Abusir, located between Giza and Saqqara, was the main burial site for several Fifth Dynasty rulers, including Sahure, Neferirkare, and Niuserre. The site includes multiple pyramids, sun temples, and elaborately decorated mortuary complexes. These pyramids are smaller than their Fourth Dynasty predecessors but contain significant architectural and religious developments. Reliefs in the mortuary temples provide rich insights into rituals and royal propaganda. Abusir also reflects the rise of the solar cult, with dedicated sun temples highlighting the pharaoh’s divine link to Ra. The site bridges the grandeur of Giza and the experimentation of later periods, making it a crucial chapter in Egypt’s pyramid-building history.