Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇪🇬 Saqqara, Serapeum, Egypt
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About Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22)
Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) at Saqqara, Serapeum, Egypt is a Classical (regional) tomb of the Classical tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for necropolis and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersOuter Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) at Saqqara, Serapeum, Egypt is a Classical (regional) tomb of the Classical tradition, built c. 1800 BCE
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22)
On the ground
Structures & features
30.0614° N · 31.5334° E · 15 m · 4 mapped features
- Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) Main Tomb FeaturetombPrimary tomb feature at Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits30.0615° N · 31.5334° E
- Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) defining settlement or ritual space30.0614° N · 31.5334° E
- Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) ceremonial landscape30.0616° N · 31.5333° E
- Outer Saqqara Necropolis I — Saqqara, Serapeum (59-22) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management30.0613° N · 31.5333° E