Egypt’s ‘other’ pyramids: Why the Saqqara Necropolis is a more adventurous alternative to Giza
While tourists flock to the Pyramids of Giza, the nearby Saqqara Necropolis offers a less crowded, alternative Ancient Egypt experience. Not to mention the oldest surviving pyramid in the world. Egypt-based writer Tamara Davison explores. The post Egypt’s ‘other’ pyramids: Why the Saqqara Necropolis is a more adventurous alternative to Giza appeared first on Adventure.com.
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While tourists flock to the Pyramids of Giza, the nearby Saqqara Necropolis offers a less crowded, alternative Ancient Egypt experience. Not to mention the oldest surviving pyramid in the world. Egypt-based writer Tamara Davison explores.
The post Egypt’s ‘other’ pyramids: Why the Saqqara Necropolis is a more adventurous alternative to Giza appeared first on Adventure.com.