necropolises in English
noun
1
a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.
It is located in the city of Giza, a necropolis of ancient Memphis, and today it is part of Cairo, Egypt.
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1. Sahure chose to construct his pyramid complex in Abusir, thereby abandoning both Saqqara and Giza, which had been the royal necropolises up to that time.
2. Cylinder seal impressions showing Menkauhor's Horus name or the name of his pyramid have also been unearthed in the mortuary complex of Nyuserre Ini, and in the necropolises of Giza and Gebelein.