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Persian Shaft in Sakkara

The Persian Shaft refers to a series of ancient tombs located south of the Pyramid of Unas in Saqqara, Egypt. These shaft tombs were constructed during the two centuries of Persian Achaemenid rule and were used to inter high officials. They feature a spiral staircase descending about eighty feet and are connected by underground passageways. 

Published 2024-Apr-Wed

Persian Shaft in Sakkara

The Persian Shaft refers to a series of ancient tombs located south of the Pyramid of Unas in Saqqara, Egypt. These shaft tombs were constructed during the two centuries of Persian Achaemenid rule and were used to inter high officials. They feature a spiral staircase descending about eighty feet and are connected by underground passageways. 

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. 

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