The Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara
The Step Pyramid of Djoser, located in the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo, Egypt, is one of the earliest monumental stone structures in Egyptian history and a pivotal development in the architecture of ancient Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for Pharaoh Djoser, who reigned during the 3rd Dynasty, this pyramid represents the first known instance of a pharaoh's tomb being constructed entirely of stone and serves as the precursor to the more familiar smooth-sided pyramids that would follow.
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Pyramid Text from Pepi I Pyramid
The artifact, dating from Egypt's 6th Dynasty (approximately 2338-2298 BCE), originates from …
Pyramidion of Amenemhat III
This pyramidion is an essential artifact from Egypt's 12th Dynasty, approximated to …
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Pyramid Text from Pepi I Pyramid The artifact, dating from Egypt's 6th Dynasty (approximately 2338-2298 BCE), originates from …
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Pyramidion of Amenemhat III This pyramidion is an essential artifact from Egypt's 12th Dynasty, approximated to …