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Step Pyramid, Şaqqārah

Step Pyramid, Şaqqārah
The Step Pyramid of King Djoser was built during the 3rd Dynasty at Şaqqārah, Egypt. It was designed by the architect Imhotep. The pyramid was the first monumental royal tomb and is one of the oldest stone structures in Egypt.
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Pyramids (Egypt); Egyptian Art and Architecture; Ancient Egypt; Technology
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