Saqqara is one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites, serving as a royal necropolis for millennia. Its crown jewel is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty. This pyramid—the earliest large-scale stone structure in history—marked the beginning of pyramid construction in Egypt. Saqqara’s expansive grounds include tombs from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history, from Old Kingdom mastabas to New Kingdom temples. Notable discoveries include richly decorated tombs, the Serapeum of sacred bulls, and a vast array of mummies and artifacts. Saqqara encapsulates Egypt’s religious and cultural evolution over time and continues to yield new archaeological discoveries.