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© Stéphane Compoint
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Aerial view of the plateau of South Saqqara. In the center is the site of Tabbet al-Guesh where archeologist Vassil Dobrev and his team are searching for clues to the lost pharaoh, Userkare. Despite the apparent incomprehensible vastness of such a space, researchers are increasing their understanding of the layout of these colossal necropoli, which were built following strict axial guidelines. In the background to the left, is the plateau of Gizeh with the three famous pyramids of the IVth dynasty: Kheops, Khephren and Mykerinos. In the background in the center are the three small pyramids of Abu Sir. To the right is the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, dated to the IIIrd dynasty. Far right is the pyramid of Teti, Userkare’s predecessor.
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