The Royal Necropolis during the Old Kingdom (2705-2155 BC). There are so many periods showing that Sakkara could almost be a book, in its pages the story of Egyptian civilization through the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods is told. Discoveries are still being made uptill now.

The Mastabas of Mereruka, Ti, Kagemni and Path-Hotep
Carved and painted tombs vividly illustrate everyday life more than 5000 years ago.

The Step Pyramid: The first proper Pyramid, built for King Zoser in the 27th century BC by the architect Imhotep.

The Pyramid of Unas: Noted for its funerary chamber covered with mortuary literature called the "Pyramid Texts".

The Serapeum: Famous for the tombs of the Sacred Bull, Apis.