Djoser's Pyramid
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- Address:Saqqara
- Hours:Open daily 8am - 4pm
- Admission:60 L.E. for admission into Saqqara Necropolis
Cultural Experience, Must-Do Experience, Religious Experience, Monument - Historical, Ruin - Ancient
7:55 PM Friday, May 25
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Djoser was a king in the 3rd Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, ruling from 2667 BC - 2648 BC. He was the first to build a pyramid for his tomb. It was a development from the low, flat-roofed mastabas and was a series of steps - hence the name 'Step Pyramid' now known as Djoser's Pyramid. It formed part of a tomb complex Djoser built for himself at Saqqara, just outside Memphis, then the capital of Egypt.
The 205 ft (62 m) tall pyramid was designed by Imhotep and was intended to facilitate the pharaoh's journey to the afterlife. The complex of pyramid, tombs and courts which make up Djoser's burial site covers 37 acres (15 hectares).
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Djoser's tomb is located in Saqqara, 18 miles (30 km) south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile River. The best way to get there is by guided tour or by hiring a private car and guide.
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