Step pyramid of Djoser Saqqara

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A photograph of the step pyramid of Djoser (Zoser) with some of the buildings of the courtyard in the foreground. The world's first building in stone, using many techniques & joints from carpentry. Designed by the architect Imhotep who was later revered as a god.

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Size: 5440px × 3533px
Location: Step Pyramid of Djoser. Saqqara, Egypt
Photo credit: © Ian McKinnell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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