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Before the Great Pyramid of Giza, there was Djoser — the pharaoh who changed Egypt forever with one bold idea: build in stone.

Ruling around 2670 BCE, Djoser was the first king of Egypt’s Third Dynasty, and he wanted something new — a tomb that would last for eternity. Enter Imhotep, his brilliant architect and high priest, who revolutionized construction by stacking six stone mastabas on top of each other. The result? The Step Pyramid of Saqqara — the first pyramid ever built.

At nearly 200 feet tall, it was the tallest structure on Earth at the time. But it wasn’t just a tomb — it was the centerpiece of a massive funerary complex, complete with temples, courtyards, and ceremonial spaces.

This was more than just a monument. It marked the beginning of large-scale stone architecture in human history. Before Djoser, tombs were made of mudbrick. After Djoser, Egypt’s builders never looked back.

His Step Pyramid became the prototype for every pyramid that followed — including the iconic smooth-sided ones at Giza. And Imhotep? He was later deified as the god of wisdom and medicine.

Djoser’s vision reshaped the skyline of Egypt and left a legacy that still towers over the desert today — literally and historically.

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