Gisr el-Mudir

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one of the oldest known stone structures in Egypt

역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome to one of the most enigmatic and massive structures in the entire Saqqara necropolis: Gisr el-Mudir, also known as the 'Great Enclosure.' As we stand here on the desert plateau, west of the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the…
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2The Massive Limestone Walls

We are walking along the northwestern corner of the enclosure, where the walls are best preserved. Here, they still reach a height of nearly five meters, consisting of 15 courses of limestone. …
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3The Northwestern Corner Building

Near the northwestern corner, archaeologists found fragments of limestone, pink granite, and basalt. This suggests that a small building or shrine once stood here. …
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4The Southern Entrance Way

As we move toward the southern end of the enclosure, the state of preservation is noticeably worse. However, archaeologists have noted that the west wall is 30 meters shorter than the east wall, suggesting the south wall was…
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5Comparison with Abydos and the First Dynasty

To understand Gisr el-Mudir, we must look 400 miles south to Abydos. There, early pharaohs built enormous mud-brick enclosures to house their funerary cults. …
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6Magnetometry and Modern Surveying

Modern technology has played a key role in uncovering the secrets of this site. Because so much of the structure is buried under sand, traditional excavation would be incredibly slow and expensive. …
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7The Mystery of the Missing Owner

Despite decades of research, we still do not know for certain which king built Gisr el-Mudir. The lack of inscriptions makes identifying the owner incredibly difficult. …
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8Closing

As we conclude our exploration of Gisr el-Mudir, take a moment to look across the vastness of this enclosure. We have walked along walls that were built at the very dawn of the stone age in Egypt, exploring a structure that…
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