Stepped Pyramid at Saqqara (Egypt) - called the pyramid of Djoser of the eighteenth century BC

Where is located Step Pyramid?

Address of Step Pyramid is Saqqara, Egypt
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When was built Step Pyramid?

Built date of Step Pyramid is XXVII in. P.n.e.

Facts, informations and history of Step Pyramid

Sakkara's necropolis took its name from a small village and was part of the memphis necropolis.

The step pyramid, also known as the Djoser pyramid, was built by the first architect in world history - Imhotep, who was also the discoverer of the method of building of hewn stones.

The pyramid was built on a rectangular plan with a long terrace from the forehead. It has a surface area of ​​121 x 109 and is 58.8 m high. It was created on the basis of square mastaba (the tomb of pharaohs and dignitaries, the aboveground part - cuboid with sloping walls with blind gates and serdab (room with a statue of the deceased), underground part - shaft and burial chamber).

In the center of the pyramid there is the burial chamber of Djoser. When the king's mummy was put in it, it was closed with a granite block weighing three tons. There are also eleven other shafts for the burial site of queens and prematurely deceased royal children.

Architect of Step Pyramid

How many meters have Step Pyramid?

Height of Step Pyramid is 58.8 m

Construction/building type

Building Step Pyramid is of type Pyramid

Other dimensions, parameters and frequently asked questions

What area have Step Pyramid?

Step Pyramid have area of 13189 m²

What material is the building made of?

Step Pyramid is made of the following materials: Stone

Other names

The building is also known by other common names or in the original language, i.e. Piramida Dżesera

Is the building on the UNESCO World Heritage List?