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SAQQARA
When civilization began
The funerary complex around Saqqara is even older than the Pyramids of Giza, and among the oldest ruins you'll find in the whole of Egypt. Apart from that, Saqqara is not great until you feel the history. The pyramid of Zoser was the biggest structure ever built in stone, but was lower than the smallest of the three pyramids of Giza. Now both the casing is gone and nature has worn off even more.
But those who feel like taking a journey back in time, there is a lot to discover around Saqqara. A good guide, either in the shape of a book or a true tourist guide, is needed. Saqqara is a place where it will be silly just walking around, there are too many stories you won't discover from the sand and the stones alone.
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