04: The Step Pyramid, Djoser, and Imhotep

Dynasty 3: The First Pyramid.

Around 2680 BCE, King Netjery-khet Djoser came to power. His name is synonymous with monuments, for he was the first King to commission a mighty pyramid. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was designed by Imhotep, but many others participated in its construction. In this episode, we meet the men and women who shaped this time...

Time period: circa 2700 - 2650 BCE.

Kings: Netjerykhet (Djoser)

Notable sites: Saqqara

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