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ABU SIR: 5th Dynasty Pyramids Younger than the pyramids of Giza, one gets surprised by the fact that they are so much smaller. All in all there are 3 standing pyramids, plus the remains of a handful other. The Pyramid of Neferikare is the largest, with its height of 72 metres. Seen from the north: From left, pyramid of Sahure, pyramid of Nyuserre and pyramid of Neferirkare. The name Abu Sir comes from the Egyptian "Per Wsir", which meant "Place of Osiris". Definitely off the beaten track, the Pyramids of Abu Sir offer an opportunity to see pyramids without crowds of tourists as in Saqqara, or even worse, with the city growing in on the complex as in Giza. When arriving in Abu Sir, there is a chance you can have to entire place to yourself.Parts of the Abu Sir area is still unexcavated, and more finds are possible in the future. Seen from Saqqara (south). Pyramids of Abu Sir to the left, and pyramids of Giza to the right.
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