saqqarah

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saqqarah

A family visits the ancient pyramids at Saqqarah.

Definition

Proper noun: * An archaeological site in northern Egypt: Saqqarah (also spelled Saqqara or Sakkara) is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. It is renowned for containing numerous pyramids, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is considered the earliest colossal stone building and the oldest pyramid in Egypt.

Usage Notes
  • "Saqqarah" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific geographical and historical location.
  • It is often discussed in contexts related to archaeology, ancient Egyptian history, and tourism.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Step Pyramid at Saqqarah is a landmark in the evolution of monumental architecture.
    • Our tour of Egypt included a visit to the ancient site of Saqqarah.
    • Many important archaeological discoveries have been made at Saqqarah.
Advanced Usage
  • The site is frequently mentioned in academic and historical texts detailing the Old Kingdom period of Egyptian history.
  • It is common to see it used with prepositions like "at," "in," or "near" (e.g., "the tombs at Saqqarah," "located in Saqqarah").
Variants and Related Words
  • Saqqara: A common alternative spelling.
  • Sakkara: Another common alternative spelling.
  • Memphite necropolis: A descriptive term for the burial grounds associated with Memphis, which includes Saqqarah.
  • Necropolis: A large, ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments; this is the category of site to which Saqqarah belongs.
Synonyms
  • Archaeological site: (a more general term for a location with historical ruins and artifacts).
  • Burial ground: (a general term for an area used for burial).

Note: There are no direct synonyms for this unique proper noun, only descriptive terms for the type of place it is.

Related Phrases
  • The Saqqarah necropolis: A precise phrase emphasizing its function as a city of the dead.
  • The pyramids of Saqqarah: A phrase highlighting its most famous structures.

Note: As a proper noun, "Saqqarah" does not form idioms or phrasal verbs.

saqqarah

A family visits the ancient pyramids at Saqqarah.

Noun
  1. a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids

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