Definition:
The Saqqara plateau is a flat desert landform close to the modern town of Saqqara, Egypt. Located on the plateau are many mastabas, temples and tombs, two of the most famous being Djoser's Step Pyramid and Gisr el-Mudir. The Saqqara plateau was first used by pharaohs by the second Dynasty.
In 2008, a new pyramid was discovered at Saqqara, part of the complex of the family tombs of Teti the first.
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This glossary entry is part of the About.com Guide to Egyptology and the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
