The Pyramids Of Sakkara Including The Step Pyramid is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in all of Egypt! It was the primary cemetery of the former capital of Egypt, Memphis, yet it is still one of the most unexplored archaeological sites, The site's most major feature is the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which dates back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!.
Djoser's step pyramid at Saqqara |
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Djoser | |
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Coordinates | 29°52′16.56″N 31°12′59.02″ECoordinates: 29°52′16.56″N 31°12′59.02″E |
Architect | Imhotep |
Constructed | c. 2667–2648 BC[1] (3rd dynasty) |
Type | Step pyramid |
Material | Limestone |
Height | 62.5 metres (205 ft; 119 cu)[2] |
Base | 121 metres (397 ft; 231 cu) by 109 metres (358 ft; 208 cu)[2][3] |
Volume | 330,400 cubic metres (11,667,966 cu ft)[3] |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Part of | Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur |
Criteria | Cultural: i, iii, vi |
Reference | 86-002 |
Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
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