King Zoser – The step Pyramids
King Zoser is one of the pharaohs who amazed and influenced the Egyptian civilization. He ordered the construction of the step pyramid, which was the first architectural construction built from large stones like layers above each other. It was built by the great engineer Imhotep and under his supervision.
The step pyramid was built from limestone rocks, and constructed of a single passage that led you to the memorial, and a room known as the grave mine. Discover the beauty and the unique architecture of the step pyramid during your tour from Egypt Easter Tours and have an interesting experience.
Moreover, the height of the pyramid reaches 62 meters. The name of King Zoser was mentioned in red in the Turin Papyrus; This is to differentiate him from the rest of the ancient pharaohs reflecting his high position, and he died in 2600 BC. In addition, King Zoser during his life was the first king to carry out many campaigns. King Zoser sent campaigns to extract copper and turquoise for future use to the Wadi al-Maghara region in Sinai. Sinai is like heaven on earth and rich with its beautiful nature that you can experience during Sharm El Sheikh Day Tours with Cairo Top Tours.
When you visit Cairo, Egypt trips will allow you to see King Zoser’s statue of was found in one of the small rooms known as the crypt. The location of the statue is in the area of Saqqara in the northeastern part of the royal funerary complex. The significance of the statue is that it is one of the statues that have remained as it is for many centuries in Egypt. The statue shows King Zoser sitting on a throne, and wearing a luxurious robe.
King Djoser: The Unifier of Egypt’s Third Dynasty
King Djoser (Netjerkhet). is the second king of the third dynasty. Under his reign, Egypt consolidated its unity. Djoser's name was also found in a long inscription carved on a rock near Aswan as a testament to the unity of the two lands of Upper and Lower Egypt. Djoser reigned, according to Manetho, for 29 prosperous years.
King Djoser: A Legendary Pharaoh of Egypt’s Third Dynasty
He is considered by some to be the founder of the third ruling family during the old kingdom, but more recent lists put the pharaoh Sanakht before as his reign is really uncertain. However, King Djoser is certainly very important, so much so that in the Royal Canon of Turin his name is written in red.
King Djoser and the Rise of Memphis as Egypt’s Capital
During the first years of his reign, Djoser transferred the government from Tanis to Memphis which became the capital of the two kingdoms and took the priestly power (the solar cult of Amun Ra became the cult of the king). Know more about ancient Egyptian religion and the gods of ancient Egypt!
The Step Pyramid of Djoser: The World’s First Stone Monument
His Step Pyramid, built by the High Priest and architect Imhotep can be considered the oldest stone construction in the world. It was constructed for the Pharaoh Djoser and is the first known pyramid of its kind. It is situated in Saqqara, Egypt.
Djoser’s Funerary Complex at Saqqara: Predecessor of the Giza Pyramids
With the help of Imhotep, King Djoser erected a funerary complex at Ṣaqqara, outside the royal capital, Memphis (southwest of modern Cairo). 200 years preceding the three famous pyramids that people see first during the tour of the Giza Pyramids.
