Abusir is the Arabic name for Greek Busiris, which in turn is a translation of the ancient Egyptian name Per-Infantry, which means the house of Osiris. Its name refers to the ancient Egyptian Osiris, the god of death and resurrection, and it is therefore not surprising that Abusir was part of the Memphite necropolis.
Abusir is located 2 kilometers north of Saqqara, but still some distance south of Giza. Its three main pyramids survivors can easily be seen from the funerary complex of Netjerikhet Horus.
Abusir is located 2 kilometers north of Saqqara, but still some distance south of Giza. Its three main pyramids survivors can easily be seen from the funerary complex of Netjerikhet Horus.
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Abusir royal interest began with the reign of Userkaf, founder of the fifth dynasty, when he chose the site to build a remarkable monument and then to know a single solar temple. Several of his successors would not only follow his example and build their own solar temples, but they also prefer this site for burial.