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Step Pyramid of Djoser Jan 19th 2012, 11:09 Definition: The Step Pyramid of the Old Kingdom pharaoh Djoser [ruled about 2668-2649 BC] was the very first of any of the pyramids built in Egypt, built during the Old Kingdom's 3rd Dynasty. The pyramid and its related buildings are located at Saqqara; the pyramid itself is 254 feet tall, with seven steps. Djoser's tomb, as is the case with most other pyramids, is located deep beneath the pyramid, about 95 feet below the present day surface. Several vividly painted walls were inlaid with blue tiles. When the site was excavated in 1934 by Jean-Philippe Lauer, he found a mummified left foot, believed to be all that is left of Djoser. The Step Pyramid is said to have been built for Djoser by that master architect and ancient Egyptian legend, Imhotep, although that may be a misinterpretation of the data. Nonetheless, Imhotep has certainly gained a long-lived reputation. Sources Mark Lehner. 1997. The Complete Pyramids. Thames & Hudson. Rosalie F. Baker and Charles Baker III. 2001. Ancient Egyptians: People of the Pyramids. Oxford University Press, London. More on Egyptian Pyramids Giza Plateau Pyramids: A Slide Show The Sphinx Khafre's Pyramid The Bent Pyramid Khufu's Pyramid Menkaure's Pyramid The Great Pyramid (book review of John Romer's recent book Ancient Egypt Timeline and Definition This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst. Also Known As: Djoser's Pyramid, Step Pyramid at Saqqara Alternate Spellings: Zozer's or Zoser's Pyramid

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