Pyramid of Unas
Pyramid of Unas
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,814 contributions
Dec 2021
The Sakkara is quite extensive and requires a lot of walking. After the Step Pyramid of Djoser it is important to go-on exploring. Do not miss the Pyramid of Unas. Unas was the last pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty. The pyramid is also important because the 128 magical spells of the Pyramid Text appear on the walls of its chambers.
Written January 15, 2022
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Maria Solange O
Farroupilha, RS30,840 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The Pyramid of Unis, located in the archaeological site of Saqqara, is in ruins, looking more like a hill. If it weren't for the guide telling us, we wouldn't have known it was a pyramid. Although its exterior has collapsed, it is still possible to see its interior, which is well preserved. Access is easy.
Written March 8, 2024
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Dave_Polpetta
Brussels, Belgium116 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We went in just before closing time, so the guards made us hurry out. That's fine, but they aggressively demanded a tip. We bought an entrance ticket, so had already paid to enter. Guards should not be demanding tips. This is very annoying and should be stopped
Written April 17, 2023
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Claudine D
Ieper (Ypres), Belgium1,392 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
You go via an inclined plane, initially no higher than 1m40, to a rectangular room. this is decorated with pyramid texts. These texts were supposed to help the king go to heaven. The hieroglyphs are filled with a blue paste, so that they stand out well on the white background.
The basalt sarcophagus is still present in the burial chamber. The pyramid texts are also on the walls here. The blue ceiling is decorated with gold stars.
The basalt sarcophagus is still present in the burial chamber. The pyramid texts are also on the walls here. The blue ceiling is decorated with gold stars.
Written December 24, 2023
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Adrian O
Brisbane, Australia343 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
As you climb out of the Great Southern Court of the Step Pyramid of Djoser towards the Pyramid of Unas you pass over the southern section of the Great Moat. This is one of the most impressive and at the same time puzzling architectural structure preserved within the famous royal necropolis at Saqqara. It is a rock‐hewn ditch about 40 m wide and of variable depth surrounding the Step Pyramid complex. It seems likely that the Dry Moat served originally as the huge quarry for material used for construction of the Step Pyramid and later filled in. As you make your way across to the Pyramid of Unas you will notice several deep shafts cut into the bedrock. These are probably burial chambers of the nobles and scribes. This section contains literally hundreds of underground structures belonging to later pharaohs.
The Pyramid of Unas has seen better days. Today it looks like a pile of rubble. But if you look closely you will still find dressed limestone hinting at its former glory. Take time to walk around the pyramid and not just rush in to the burial chamber. Unas was the ninth and final pharaoh of the fifth dynasty dating to the mid-24th century B.C. Originally reaching 43m high and with a square base of 58m, Unas in ancient Egyptian means: “Beautiful are the places of Unas”.
The Pyramid of Unas isn’t on the same scale as the great Pyramids at Giza but it has all the attributes of its big brothers. Entrance to the pyramid is on the north side. The upper temple and valley temple was connected by a causeway approximately 750m long. You can still see traces of the causeway and boat pits so take time and explore. Surrounding the pyramid are several smaller step pyramids for the king’s wives and children.
The burial chamber is unique. Unas was the first pharaoh to paint magic spells on the walls of his tomb a practice that was followed by later pharaohs. It’s had to appreciate the religious importance of these texts. They were meant to protect and assist the pharaoh in his journey through the realm of the dead (Duat) and into the afterlife. The inscriptions on the walls were just amazing and the stars on the roof of the burial chamber left you no doubt as to their significance. The balance of colour, design and ritual would have been awe inspiring. Correct me if I’m wrong but did I see a group of three double headed axes in the frieze running the burial chamber? I wish I could read hieroglyphics it would have my stay all the more interesting … may be in my next life. Seriously, you should visit this splendid pyramid and pause a while at Unas’ sarcophagus and thank him for his creation.
The Pyramid of Unas has seen better days. Today it looks like a pile of rubble. But if you look closely you will still find dressed limestone hinting at its former glory. Take time to walk around the pyramid and not just rush in to the burial chamber. Unas was the ninth and final pharaoh of the fifth dynasty dating to the mid-24th century B.C. Originally reaching 43m high and with a square base of 58m, Unas in ancient Egyptian means: “Beautiful are the places of Unas”.
The Pyramid of Unas isn’t on the same scale as the great Pyramids at Giza but it has all the attributes of its big brothers. Entrance to the pyramid is on the north side. The upper temple and valley temple was connected by a causeway approximately 750m long. You can still see traces of the causeway and boat pits so take time and explore. Surrounding the pyramid are several smaller step pyramids for the king’s wives and children.
The burial chamber is unique. Unas was the first pharaoh to paint magic spells on the walls of his tomb a practice that was followed by later pharaohs. It’s had to appreciate the religious importance of these texts. They were meant to protect and assist the pharaoh in his journey through the realm of the dead (Duat) and into the afterlife. The inscriptions on the walls were just amazing and the stars on the roof of the burial chamber left you no doubt as to their significance. The balance of colour, design and ritual would have been awe inspiring. Correct me if I’m wrong but did I see a group of three double headed axes in the frieze running the burial chamber? I wish I could read hieroglyphics it would have my stay all the more interesting … may be in my next life. Seriously, you should visit this splendid pyramid and pause a while at Unas’ sarcophagus and thank him for his creation.
Written July 13, 2018
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DEK_29
Brisbane, Australia1,066 contributions
Jan 2020
Unas's pyramid is one of those that most people do not visit especially with all the other sites to visit at Saqqara. Often dismissed as an insignificant pile of rubble, this pyramid of a fifth dynasty pharaoh marks a turning point in pyramid construction.
Unas's reigned for about thirty years and his pyramid was one of the smallest built during the Old Kingdom. The Pyramid Texts, were the central innovation of Unas's pyramid alhough they first written the pyramid, many are significantly older. These texts were written within most of the pyramids that were built after the reign of Unas. Later these texts were applied to coffins (coffin texts) and finally to papyrus.
Well worth a look to see the Pyramid Texts in their early form.
Unas's reigned for about thirty years and his pyramid was one of the smallest built during the Old Kingdom. The Pyramid Texts, were the central innovation of Unas's pyramid alhough they first written the pyramid, many are significantly older. These texts were written within most of the pyramids that were built after the reign of Unas. Later these texts were applied to coffins (coffin texts) and finally to papyrus.
Well worth a look to see the Pyramid Texts in their early form.
Written February 10, 2020
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Siva Kota
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates158 contributions
Nov 2019
Its a damaged pyramid of King Unas more or less looks like a heap of sand and stones. Quite close to Step pyramids and Serapium in Saqqara area.
Ususally they don't allow you inside but you can talk to local caretakers for the same. Inside when you enter via a tunnel, you will reach the chamber to see a sarcophagus and nice hieroglyphic scripts on wall. Beside this there is an additional chamber (witness the reverbartion within)
Ususally they don't allow you inside but you can talk to local caretakers for the same. Inside when you enter via a tunnel, you will reach the chamber to see a sarcophagus and nice hieroglyphic scripts on wall. Beside this there is an additional chamber (witness the reverbartion within)
Written November 25, 2019
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Vincent R.
Amersfoort, The Netherlands632 contributions
Oct 2019
Of course, when visiting Egypt, you must see the piramids. The piramids are special each on their own, so take time to see the most important ones. In and around Unas, you can finds some beautifull paintings.
Written December 28, 2019
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WillemB56
Volendam, The Netherlands135 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
If you want to see the inside of a pyramid, i would suggest to go to sakkara and see the pyramid of unas inside. I am above 60 years old but I had no trouble entering. And the room with the sarcofage is very nice with hieroglyfs. No smell, not moist. Not crowded.
Written April 1, 2019
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RocknRodV
Anderson, SC230 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The exterior appears rough but the interior provides an excellent example of early text pyramids from the 5th dynasty. Access to the interior of the pyramid is quite easy and requires minimal effort (compared with the Great Pyramid). The burial chamber still has the sarcophagus. Also, check out a small segment of the causeway with well preserved walls and ceiling, which allowed a bit of light enter the inside back in the day.
Written December 7, 2018
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