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Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the burial place of the famous Pharaoh Djoser in the Third Dynasty It is a long technical development in ancient Egypt. It is a new architectural form because it is the first of the step pyramids. The pyramid was initially designed as a mastaba (tombs in the First and Second Dynasties) which was expanded into six stepped structures 60 meters high.

Where is the Step Pyramid located in Egypt?

Saqqara is the site of the main necropolis of the city of Memphis, an important city and ancient capital of Egypt located on the west bank of the Nile River. In the same location there are small pyramids, and ancient tombs are located in this direction due to their belief that every thing is a renewable cycle.

About Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara

  • A pyramid that reflects the ability and power that Egypt had in planning and coordinating all actions.
  • Thanks to the intelligence of the architect and engineer Imhotep, he decided to change the building system of the royal tomb from a mastaba to a pyramid, but gradually in 6 steps.
  • The pyramid has two entrances, one in the north and the other in the south. Below the Step Pyramid is the main burial chamber of the king.
  • There are thousands of stone vessels bearing inscriptions indicating the product and its place of origin along with the destination of the funerary cult.

The Southern Grave

A small underground burial chamber decorated with carvings. They are constructions of symbolic buildings representing the regions of Upper and Lower Egypt, and have decorations in the form of a papyrus plant or lotus flower.

Reason For Its Construction

Like other pyramids, this pyramid was built to serve as a tomb for the pharaoh who ordered its construction: Djoser. The pyramids were a means by which the pharaoh demonstrated his power to his people One of the goals was to prevail and for the names to be remembered for this reason the importance and connection it gave to these constructions. There is no doubt that the ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. For this reason, the ancient Egyptians attached great importance and devoted a lot of effort and money to preparing their tomb.

Surely the step pyramid at Saqqara is the best example of the time when tombs began Saqqara Pyramid, part of the Memphis complex with its tombs and pyramidal fields.

Certainly, during your visit to Egypt, you must visit this place and enjoy the ancient civilization of Egypt.

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Frequently asked questions

Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.3 by 0.9 mi). Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty.

The Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and is home to the nation's oldest pyramid, Saqqara is the largest archaeological site in the country.

Is Saqqara worth visiting while in Cairo? The Step Pyramid of Djoser is the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and is considered the initial prototype for the smooth-sided pyramids of Giza.

There was no one else there and you are able to go inside the pyramid and another burial building.

Memphis and Sakkara. Step Pyramid of Djoser. North Pyramid (Red Pyramid) Ancient Ruins.

Archaeologists at the necropolis of Saqqara, near Cairo, have discovered a cache of 250 ancient Egyptian mummies.

While the Giza pyramids are "true pyramids" with smooth sides, Djoser’s is a Step Pyramid. It consists of six stacked layers (mastabas) of decreasing size. It predates the Great Pyramid of Khufu by about 100 years and served as the architectural prototype for all future pyramid construction.

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