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Pyramid of Unas

South of the Step Pyramid | Saqqara, Cairo, Egypt
Another view of the Unas Pyramid
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A carving of a solar boat on the walls of Unas' Causeway.
Unas' Causeway runs from the his Valley Temple to the pyramid.
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Ranked #57 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Traveller Description: Unas was the last king of the 5th Dynasty.  His crumbling pyramid contains a chamber with heiroglyphic text from floor to ceiling which is now closed... more »
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“Pyramid of Unas and the Causeway ABSOLUTELY worth a visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

The pyramid is still closed for the public, though I have heard, that with special permission (+ lots of money!) it is possible to enter. Some restorations have been done, so walking on the causeway and from the southern Saqqara (very new tombs) the view is great! See photos!

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“Worth a Visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2009
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The Pyramid of Unas is often neglected by tourists because it lies just to the south of the enclosure wall of the more famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. Unas was the last king of the 5th Dynasty and his burial chamber is covered with hieroglyphic carvings (so-called Pyramid Text) that later became the Book of the Dead. This is the... More

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