Pyramid of Djoser

The Pyramid of Djoser was built for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his Vizier Imhotep. It was constructed during the 27th century BC at the Saqqara necropolis to the northwest of the city of Memphis.

This first Egyptian pyramid consisted of six mastabas (of decreasing size) built atop one another in what were clearly revisions and developments of the original plan. The pyramid originally stood 62 m tall and was clad in polished white limestone. The step pyramid (or proto-pyramid) is considered to be the earliest large-scale stone construction.

Alternative spellings: Zoser, Djzoser

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Professor Treat offers an on-line tour of this ancient site.

See also: Pyramid of Djoser, 1 E1 m, 27th century BC, Djoser, History of Egypt, Imhotep, Mastaba, Memphis, Egypt, Pharaoh, Saqqara