Step Pyramid of King Djoser
Title
Step Pyramid of King Djoser
Date
ca. 2630 BCE
Identifier
1743
Alternative Title or Name
Step Pyramid of King Zoser
Creator
Imhotep
Creator Nationality
Egyptian
Work Type
built works
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Ṣaqqâra (ruins)
Style/Period
Third Dynasty (Egyptian)
Subject
pyramids (tombs or platforms)
Djoser--King of Egypt
courtyards
Description
General view of the Step Pyramid and jubilee court at Saqqara, Egypt. "The Step Pyramid was designed for King Djoser (Dynasty 3) by his vizier Imhotep. The pyramid is located at Saqqara, the main necropolis of ancient Memphis ... 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,"--University of Memphis website.
Material/Medium
exterior
Measurements
Pyramid: 204 feet tall
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1EGSAQ2-82750BE2A1
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