Giza (Pyramids) served as secondary necropolis before Khufu's pyramid. Conservatively dated to late 3rd dynasty or early 4th dynasty during Khufu's reign Could be even older with little excavation and analysis undertaken Risner believed Giza (Pyramids) was occupied and used as a necropolis before Khufu
Researchers conservatively date the Wadi Cemetery to the late 3rd or early 4th dynasty, though it could be older with little analysis undertaken. Some scholars believed Giza was occupied as a necropolis before Khufu. Before rising to prominence, Giza held secondary status to Saqqara, Maidum, and Dashur. The Western Cemetery and Wadi Cemetery add to growing evidence of pre-Khufu archaeology at Giza. Research by Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass also suggests a pre-Khufu settlement existed there.
Key Facts
- Conservatively dated to late 3rd dynasty or early 4th dynasty during Khufu's reign
- Could be even older with little excavation and analysis undertaken
- Risner believed Giza (Pyramids) was occupied and used as a necropolis before Khufu
- Secondary status to Saqqara, Maidum and Dashur before rising to prominence with Khufu's pyramid project
- Western cemetery and Wadi cemetery added to growing list of pre-Khufu archaeology at Giza (Pyramids)
- Researchers科尔 Chromemer and Regillo evidence suggests pre-Khufu town at Giza (Pyramids)
Related site: Giza (Pyramids) — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Giza BEFORE the Pyramids: Lost History REVEALED by Ancient Architects