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Pyramid of Unas, Saqqara

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#6 of 11 in Historic Sites in Saqqara
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  • By KarenAzinger
    Most people visit Saqqara to see the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, and rightfully so, but while you are there, don't miss out on the Pyramid of Unas. From the outside, this looks like a tumbledown.....  more »
  • By DEK_29
    Unas's pyramid is one of those that most people do not visit especially with all the other sites to visit at Saqqara. Often dismissed as an insignificant pile of rubble, this pyramid of a fifth...  more »
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  • By Steven Wunderink
    First Pyramid with text in it. Amazing!
  • By Tomoki KAWANO
    It looks more like a sand hill than a well-known pyramid. But, this pyramid is rare in that hieroglyphs are engraved inside. Not only the wall, but also the ceiling is filled with hieroglyphs. When that wall is lighted, shadow of king is emerged there. Just try to bring a flashlight and find it.
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