Pyramid of Djoser
LocationEgypt
Year2670 BC
TypePyramid
About Pyramid of Djoser
The oldest large stone monument in the world. Built for Pharaoh Djoser by the architect Imhotep. The step design stacks six mastabas of decreasing size. Originally 204 feet tall and clad in polished white limestone. The heart of a 40-acre mortuary complex. Revolutionized building by using cut stone on a monumental scale.