Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser
Title
Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser
Date
ca. 2630 BCE
Identifier
1739
Alternative Title or Name
Step Pyramid complex of Zoser
Creator
Imhotep
Creator Nationality
Egyptian
Work Type
plans (orthographic projections)
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Ṣaqqâra (ruins)
Style/Period
Third Dynasty (Egyptian)
Subject
pyramids (tombs or platforms)
site plans
Description
Plan of the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt. "The buildings in the Heb Sed court are dummy structures build of limestone. It was meant to serve the spirit of the king in the afterlife.
The Jubilee Court is located to the southeast of the Step Pyramid. On the west side of the court (pictured here) are "dummy" buildings which replicate the shape of canonical shrines of Upper Egypt. On the east side of the court are buildings which replicate the shrines of Lower Egypt. Note the base of a double throne kiosk for the king (as ruler of the two parts of Egypt) in the left center (south end of court),"--University of Memphis website.
The Jubilee Court is located to the southeast of the Step Pyramid. On the west side of the court (pictured here) are "dummy" buildings which replicate the shape of canonical shrines of Upper Egypt. On the east side of the court are buildings which replicate the shrines of Lower Egypt. Note the base of a double throne kiosk for the king (as ruler of the two parts of Egypt) in the left center (south end of court),"--University of Memphis website.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
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ID Number
A1EGSAQ2-802750BP1A1
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