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saqqara

/səˈkɑː.rə/

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noun

/səˈkɑː.rə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город на севере Египта, известный как место расположения древнейших египетских пирамид.

A proper noun referring to a town in northern Egypt, known as the site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Egyptian NecropolisB2formal

    A vast ancient burial ground in northern Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis, famous for its step pyramids and tombs.

    ruДревнеегипетский некрополь

    • Saqqara is home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser.
    • Archaeologists discovered a new tomb in Saqqara last year.
    • The site of Saqqara contains numerous mastabas and pyramids from the Old Kingdom.

    Synonymssakkarasaqqarah