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Who is the Egyptian god Wahtye?
Around 30 kilometers south of Cairo is the ancient archaeological site of Saqqara. The Wahtye tomb is one of the most fascinating and unusual attractions in Egypt tours of the various ancient structures that are present there. A senior official called Wahtye, who held the position of "Head of the Great State" and acted as an advisor to King Djedkare Isesi, had this tomb built during the 5th dynasty of ancient Egypt, from around 2494 to 2345 BC. The tomb may be found next to King Unas' pyramid in the western part of the Saqqara necropolis.
The Wahtye tomb is an exceptional tour in Egypt travel packages for a number of reasons. For starters, unlike many other tombs from the 5th dynasty that you will recognize during our Saqqara tour from Cairo, it is still entirely intact. It is also one of Saqqara's biggest tombs, with a total length of more than 50 meters. Last, but not least, it has some of the most elaborate and well-preserved ornamentations of any tomb from this time period.
Wahtye tomb Architecture
The tomb is made up of a number of passageways, rooms, and halls which you can walk through during Cairo day trips to Saqqara tombs that are all adorned with vivid and intricate reliefs. A sizable front with two columns and a central entryway welcomes guests when they arrive at the tomb the guided Egypt luxury tours to the tomb. Wahtye images, scenes from everyday life, and sacrifices to the gods are all shown in the columns.
Visitors during Egypt classic tours to Wahtye tomb will find a long tunnel inside that leads to the first room. There are various niches in this room where sculptures of Wahtye and his relatives formerly stood. Our tour guide will take you during Egypt day trips to move through a number of smaller rooms and halls that are individually decorated with scenes from everyday life and religious rituals.
At the end of the tomb enter a small tunnel with a large sarcophagus that would have housed Wahtye's mummified remains located in the room, join our Egypt budget tours that include a visit to Wahtye's tomb in Saqqara. Its walls include images of the afterlife, including Wahtye being greeted by the gods.
Wahtye tomb importance
The Wahtye tomb sheds important light on the philosophies and way of life of important people in ancient Egypt. Its intricate decorations provide a window into the routines, religious observances, and death rites of the affluent class. The tomb's art and architecture, which show off the craftsmanship and inventiveness of ancient Egyptian artisans, are very notable. The tomb is historically significant as one of the few preserved 5th dynasty tombs, demonstrating the intimate interaction between high-ranking officials and the reigning pharaohs. We recommend asking to visit Wahtye's tomb during Egypt Religious tours.
Tickets may be purchased at the Saqqara necropolis gate and are required to enter the Wahtye tomb and other sites, the tickets are included in our Egypt family tours so bring your family and get ready. The tomb may, however, have certain portions blocked off for preservation or repair efforts. Join our tours from Cairo to Sqarra tombs, especially the tomb of Wahtye.
