The “Persian Shaft” in Saqqara is a fascinating subterranean structure located near the Pyramid of Unas. Here are some detailed aspects of it:
- Chambers: Of the three chambers, two are empty, while the third contains a monolithic granite block.
- Mystery: The granite block’s presence in the chamber is particularly intriguing because it is larger than the entrance to the room and the shaft itself, which is only 1.5 x 1.4 meters (4.9 x 4.6 feet).
This site is one of the many testaments to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of ancient civilizations.