See pyramids older than the greats

The ancient Egyptians lived in the east and believed that death was in the west, so the western part of Cairo is where they situated their burial grounds. Saqqara is an ancient burial ground that pre-dates the pyramids at Giza. It is where pharaohs, their families, administrators, generals and animals are buried. A pharaohs’ entourage was buried in smaller burial sites surrounding the larger pyramids, which were meant for the kings. Ideally, you need a week to explore this area fully, but it is possible to gain insight into this ancient site in one to two hours.