The pharaoh Djoser's pyramid, of the III dynasty, was built in Saqqara, in an epoch between 2737 and 2717 BC. The impressive funeral building was projected by the architecture Imhotep, who was later deified. The pyramid, built in limestone, is 61m high and it represents one of the most ancient architectural monuments of the Egyptian civilization.

section from east to west: 1 primitive mastaba; 2, first pyramid in four steps; 3, definite pyramid in six steps; 4, pit; 5, funeral chamber; 6, chamber with azure faience walls.