Egypt's ancient capital ... and the cemetery was used continuously. The pharaohs of the first dynasty were buried in Abydos, including Narmer, who is regarded as founder of the first dynasty ...
"One of Upper Egypt’s most ancient cities ... served as a royal necropolis—the preferred resting place of the first pharaohs, holding great significance for early Ancient Egyptian power ...
Located roughly 62 miles (99km) from Cairo, the Meidum Pyramid was built during the reign of King Sneferu, the first pharaoh of the 4th dynasty (2613 to 2589 BC). The Meidum Pyramid was Egypt’s ...