Stairway to Heaven
The Step Pyramid in Saqqara, south of Giza, was Egypt’s first. Built for the 3rd Dynasty King Djoser around 2650 BC, the 204-foot structure was built of stone instead of traditional bricks.
The Step Pyramid in Saqqara, south of Giza, was Egypt’s first. Built for the 3rd Dynasty King Djoser around 2650 BC, the 204-foot structure was built of stone instead of traditional bricks.