Djoser Pyramid

The Step Pyramid of Netjerykht Djoser is in Saqqara, Lower Egypt. It belongs to the third dynasty, was built after 2650 B.C., and was the first pyramid in the history of architecture. It was built of local limestone and raised to a height of 60 meters (195 feet). Its plan is rectangular measuring 121x109 meters (390x350 feet). Built in several stages, it was begun as a mastaba tomb and was modified six times. Its final form seen today is composed of six steps.

Views of the pyramid and the mortuary precinct:
• The pyramid as seen from afar.
• Djoser complex .
• Closer view.
• The buttresses of the pyramid.

  Reconstruction models:

• The complex of king Djoser
• Closer view of the complex of king Djoser, .
• The pyramid of king Djoser and a section of its mastaba.
• The pyramid of king Djoser with a section of its central burial chambers.

  Ground plan:

• Djoser complex and step pyramid.

  Section:

• The development of the step pyramid.

  Construction methods:

• The first two building stages: the pyramid's main core, the buttresses and the face work.
• Reconstruction of the core.
• Examples of the corner connection.

  Brickwork:

• Position of the bricks.
• Brickwork of the pyramid and the mortuary precinct.
• Detail of its south-east angle.

  Decoration:

• Panel of blue fayence tiles from the burial chamber.
• Stone relief from the southern tomb showing king Djoser taking part in the ritual jubilee race.