Pyramid of Djoser
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The Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes called the Step Pyramid of Djoser or Step Pyramid of Horus Netjerikhet, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the ruins of Memphis.
Djoser's step pyramid at Saqqara, seen from the southeast
Perspective view, plan and elevation images Djoser's Pyramid Complex taken from a 3d model
Statue of King Djoser
Substructure of the pyramid: main shaft and galleries in gray, burial chamber in dark red, blue-tiled galleries in blue, eastern shafts I–XI in orange, second entrance in light red
Egyptian pyramids
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The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry structures located in Egypt. Most were built as tombs for the pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. At least 138 identified p
Pyramid of Djoser
…or Step Pyramid of Horus Netjerikhet, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the ruins of Memphis. It was the first Egyptian pyramid to be built. The six-tier, four-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third…
The Giza pyramid complex seen from the south. From right to left, the three largest are: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure with three queen's pyramids.
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The Mastabat al-Fir’aun at Saqqara
The largely destroyed Pyramid of Djedefre