Pyramid of Sahure Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel

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Pyramid of Sahure- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

The Pyramid of Sahure, built during the Fifth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt (around 2500 BC), is located in Abusir and was the first pyramid constructed in the region. This pyramid complex, designed for Pharaoh Sahure, played a key role in the evolution of pyramid architecture, introducing features like the expanded use of relief decoration and storeroom complexes. The pyramid itself, originally 47 meters high, was encased in fine white limestone and surrounded by a mortuary temple, cult pyramid, and an intricately decorated causeway. Although the internal chambers were ravaged by thieves, the surviving reliefs, including a famous hunting scene, are considered some of the finest examples of Old Kingdom art. The complex's layout and design became the model for future pyramid construction throughout the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties.

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Reviews of Pyramid of Sahure

Samantha Godoy

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-08

Hey everyone who reads this review ! I usually don’t make this long reviews , but this place deserves it. I don’t even know where to start , this place was an excellent choice for my solo travel that didn’t felt like that , thanks to the warmth of this place, so beautiful in nature , spacious and Hatem ! I usually always planned my trips ahead but this time didn’t have the time , but Hatem knew this and he was so kind and patient of organizing everything and he made this trip so special , him as a person the most wonderful human being I have met on trip . If you come here to stay , TRUST ME YOU WON’T REGRET IT ! I wish I could have stay longer to enjoy all the beautiful things of Egypt . Forever in my heart this country and the people 🥹🫶 I know one day our paths will cross again Hatem 🙏🏼 wish you the best of life to you and your family 💓
Joël Gugler

1
Reviewed: 2022-04-06

Pyramids are closed and honestly not worth it. The guards (his license pictured) wanted a very large bribe to get in. If you desperately want in, pay them 100 each. It's still robbery because they know you've come a long way by taxi and wont leave without seeing the pyramids. After two minutes they'll tell you to leave, but just yl them no and keep walking. If they threaten to call the police, let them - they were the ones asking for a bribe. They just pretend to call the cops. It's best to just go to Saqarra. They will ask for more bribes if you want to see the temple as well. If you return, they'll deny you'll ever were here and get angry if you ask for a license.
Black Star

1
Reviewed: 2018-12-31

The guard at the entrance asked for EGP200 each person for allowing us to enter this unopened site! Though there is room for negotiation we did not pay and give up as we did not want to encourage bribery.
Barry Tsai

4
Reviewed: 2018-10-28

One of the three major pyramids in the area known as Abusir. Rarely visited and only accessible by car or taxi. Unless the planned visitor centre has been completed and opened in recent years, you will either need to pay 'Baksheesh' to the guards in the area to gain entry through the main entrance or trek across the desert to reach this area.
Dick Schmitt

4
Reviewed: 2017-11-08

Very little tourist traffic as it requires prior permission from the authorities who will accompany you to the site. Pyramid is not open to tourists.