The desert at Saqqara, Egypt, is dotted with pyramids. Here a much newer pyramid that has begun to collapse stands in the foreground, with the famous 'Step Pyramid of Zoser (or Djoser, or Doser) in the background. Zoser's pyramid is among the oldest pyramids in Egypt, was designed and built by Imhotep, who was the pharoe's architect. The 'step pyramid' style predates the more famous smooth-sided pyramids found in Giza. © Rick Collier.......Egypt Egyptian Cairo Saqqara pyramid pyramids...
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The desert at Saqqara, Egypt, is dotted with pyramids. Here a much newer pyramid that has begun to collapse stands in the foreground, with the famous 'Step Pyramid of Zoser (or Djoser, or Doser) in the background. Zoser's pyramid is among the oldest pyramids in Egypt, was designed and built by Imhotep, who was the pharoe's architect. The 'step pyramid' style predates the more famous smooth-sided pyramids found in Giza. © Rick Collier.......Egypt Egyptian Cairo Saqqara pyramid pyramids step steps pharoah pharoahs Zoser Dozer Doser Djoser 'step pyramid' Imhotep tourist tourism history historic antiquities 'ancient Egypt' ancient antiquity audience tomb tombs
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