The Step Pyramid of Saqqara

The Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara was the first proper pyramid to be constructed in ancient Egypt. It was during the 27^th century BC, more than 4500 years ago, when the King Djoser, who ruled Egypt from 2665 till 2645 BC who was the second king in the 3^rd dynasty of ancient Egypt, commissioned his favorite architect; Amenhotep to build his funerary pyramid and temple.


The pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara marks an important transitory point in the history of pyramid building in ancient Egypt. Before this pyramid, the Pharaohs used to dig a hole into the ground, burry the deceased, and then construct one layer of limestone above it erecting what was called later on as the Mastaba Tomb. This is why many travelers who tour Egypt visit this important historical site. The ingenuity of Imhotep was that he though of this great idea to build layers, or Mastaba, above each other’s in order to construct this first pyramid of ancient Egypt. This was the first time that the usage of rocks and stones was recorded in the ancient history of Egypt as well. He never thought at this point in history that his pyramid would survive until today and become a major touristic attraction for travelers who visit Egypt.He would never thought as well that the Step Pyramid of Saqqara would be the most ancient surviving stone structure in the whole world today. Many sections of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and its funerary complex was discovered in 1921 when the General German Consul in Egypt and the Italian architect; Segatto unearthed the entrance of the pyramid. The couple has also discovered all the internal corridors of the pyramids and the ruins of an ancient mummy inside that are thought to be belonging to Djoser.

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