A vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, Saqqara contains a host of worthy archaeological sites and buildings, including the phenomenal step pyramid of Zozer. Ongoing excavation projects reveal new discoveries every year.
Zozer's step pyramid is said to be the first major Egyptian structure constructed entirely in stone, representing a major revolution in the building techniques of the Egyptians. It is the precursor of the pyramids, in that its structural origins lie in the mastaba, a platform placed on top of tombs, with a shaft leading down to the burial chamber. Aspirations of posthumous grandeur lead to the evolution of the imposing pyramids, which is largely attributed to the multi-talented Renaissance man Imhotep.
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