2025 Egypt – Day 5 – Dahshur

The Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur – Egypt’s Architectural Turning Point

Tucked away from the bustling crowds of Giza, the Dahshur necropolis offers a quiet but equally powerful glimpse into the birth of pyramid architecture. Two of its most iconic monuments—the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid—stand as silent witnesses to the engineering experiments and ambitions of ancient Egypt’s early pyramid builders. Commissioned by Pharaoh Sneferu, these pyramids not only predate the Great Pyramid of Giza but also paved the way for its creation.

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2025 Egypt – Day 4 – Saqqara

Egypt’s Timeless Necropolis of Innovation and Majesty

Just 30 kilometers south of Cairo lies one of the most significant and enigmatic archaeological sites in the world: Saqqara. Often overshadowed by the nearby Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara is in fact older, more complex, and arguably even more fascinating. It is a vast ancient necropolis that served as the principal burial ground for the ancient capital, Memphis, and it continues to yield extraordinary discoveries that reshape our understanding of early Egyptian civilization.

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