This is Pharaoh DJOSER. He reigned from 2686 BC – 2649 BC

This is Pharaoh DJOSER. He reigned from 2686 BC – 2649 BC

This is Pharaoh DJOSER. He reigned from 2686 BC – 2649 BC

He was founder of the Old Kingdom and a pharaoh of the third dynasty. He reigned between 2686 BC and 2649 BC and is best known for his contribution to the construction of the famous limestone Step Pyramid at Saqqara.

The monument is an example of great technological innovation. The pyramid was made to protect the tomb of Pharaoh Djoser and it was created by stacking up huge limestone blocks in the mastaba fashion. The stones have inscriptions engraved on them and the building is a great example of a smart form of architecture that did not lose its stability despite its height. The structure was completed after Djoser’s death by his official, Imhotep.