Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Serapeum of Saqqara
Saqqara, Egypt
The Serapeum of Saqqara houses immense granite sarcophagi in an underground complex built between 1850 and 1700 BC to honor the sacred Apis bulls. Rediscovered in 1850 by Auguste Mariette, the site reflects the intricate rituals of ancient Egyptian belief.
Good to know
- Best months
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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