Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
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The Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs reigned for around 150 years, from the early 25th c
The pyramid of Unas at Saqqara
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Old Kingdom of Egypt
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In ancient Egyptian history, the Old Kingdom is the period spanning c. 2700 – c. 2200 BC. It is also known as the "Age of the Pyramids" or the "Age of the Pyramid Builders", as it encompasses the reig
The Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.
The Temple of Djoser at Saqqara
Limestone Ka statue of Djoser from his pyramid serdab at Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
The head of a King, likely Huni c. 2650–2600 BC, Brooklyn Museum.