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The Serapeum of Saqqara (Part 3 of 5: Prince Khaemweset)
In the last part of this series of five, I discussed the astonishing construction of the boxes that were discovered in the Serapeum of Saqqara. This week, I’m going to consider a key historical figure with a direct connection to the Serapeum, Prince Khaemweset. Before I get to him, however, I’d like to write a…
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The Serapeum of Saqqara (Part 1 of 5: Origins)
In this new series of five parts, I’m going to be discussing one of the most enigmatic sites in all of Egypt – the Serapeum of Saqqara. In this, Part 1, I’m going to tell you a little about this extraordinary site and the even more astounding things it contains. I will also relate the…