When we think of the third dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the famous step pyramid of Djoser comes to mind, but in this video we are looking at the second ruler of this dynasty, who had the Horus name Sekhemkhet, but was also known as Djosertety and Djoserty, and was maybe the brother or eldest son of Djoser.
Inside his unfinished pyramid, also known as the Buried Pyramid, is something known as the sliding door sarcophagus, an incredible and unique artefact from the Ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom.
The unusual tombs and sarcophagus were discovered in the 1950s and although no mummy of the king was found, many priceless gold objects and stone vessels, rings and more were discovered.
Watch this video to learn more about King Sekhemkhet, the unfinished Buried Pyramid and the bizarre and incredible Sliding door sarcophagus, a one of a kind in Ancient Egypt.
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https://www.meretsegerbooks.com/pages/books/M0675a/goneim-zachary/horus-sekhemkhet-the-unfinished-step-pyramid-vol-i-all-published
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