1. SAQQARA
By: Maddi Long
Period:8

2. A necropolis is just like a cemetery.

3. The necropolis of Saqqara is located in Memphis.

4. Imhotep was responsible for building the Step Pyramid

5. The most famous structure at Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Zoser.

6. At the time it was built the Step Pyramid was the largest stone structure.

7. The Step Pyramid was originally built as a Mastaba.

8. There are 16 known pyramids at Saqqara. It ranks first out of Egypt.

9. Saqqara is divided into 3 areas.

10. PYRAMID OF MEIDUM

11. Pyramid of Meidum is located 5 miles south of Saqqara.

12. There is pulverized roc at the bottom of this pyramid.

13. Pyramid of Meidum is not considered a real pyramid because it is not a step or layered pyramid

14. In the fourth dynasty, Pyramid of Meidum was built for King Sneferu.
FOUTH DYNASTY

15. Some historians believe started Pyramid of Miedum is the Pharaoh's predecessor, Huni.

16. Some historians believe that the Pyramid of Meidum collapsed during construction