Dahshur
Dahshur is a historic cemetery in Markaz al Badrashayn, Egypt. It was established in -2588. It holds Tentative World Heritage Site status. Wikidata records 9 notable interments here, including Khendjer, Hor, Sekhemkare.
At a glance
| Location | Markaz al Badrashayn, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.80000, 31.23333 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | -2588 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
| Heritage status | Tentative World Heritage Site |
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Notable interments
9 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Khendjer (-1800–-1800), statesperson
- Hor (-1800–-1800), sovereign
- Sekhemkare (-1800–-1800), statesperson
- Ameny Qemau (-1700–-1700), statesperson
- Khenemetneferhedjet II (-1890–-1840), politician
- Chnumet (-1900–?)
- Keminub (-1600–-2000), politician
- Sithathor (-1900–?)
- Menet (-1900–-1800)
Common questions
Where is Dahshur?
Dahshur is in Markaz al Badrashayn, Egypt, at coordinates 29.8000, 31.2333.
When was Dahshur established?
Dahshur was established in -2588, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Dahshur?
Wikidata documents 9 notable interments at Dahshur, including Khendjer, Hor, Sekhemkare, Ameny Qemau, Khenemetneferhedjet II.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q685414 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article