The Great Pyramids, in particular, and the Pyramid of Djoser, are one of the main attractions of Egypt. These ancient structures to this day delight and amaze both modern architects and builders, and tourists from all over the world.
The Pyramid of Djoser is located in Saqqara. It is the oldest stone architectural structure that has survived to this day. In addition, the Pyramid of Djoser is the first pyramid erected in ancient Egypt. This building has 6 steps and measures 125 by 115 meters with a height of 62 meters.
This pyramid, by a lucky coincidence, has survived to this day in very good condition. But over the past hundreds of years, it has been partially covered with sand, so its modern dimensions are slightly smaller than the original ones. The construction of the Pyramid of Djoser gave a tremendous impetus to the development of the architecture of that time. Many of the principles applied and created during the construction of the pyramid were subsequently used for many other buildings not only in Ancient Egypt, but also in other ancient states.
The history of the most famous pyramid in the world begins in 2650 BC, when the Egyptian pharaoh Djoser and the most talented architect of his time, Imhotep, decided to build the greatest building in the history of mankind, which, after the death of the pharaoh, would serve as his tomb. Initially, Imhotep proposed to build an ordinary rectangular tomb, but in the process of work, it was decided to add steps to the construction, along which, presumably, Djoser was supposed to rise to the sky after his death. The pyramid of Djoser was built in six stages, hence the six steps of its construction. The huge scale of construction was due to the fact that the building was conceived as a family crypt, in which all members of the family of the late pharaoh were to find their last shelter. Only a few centuries later, pyramids began to be created only for one person.
The design of the pyramid is very unusual. Inside it is a huge vertical shaft with a sarcophagus of very impressive size, having a round hole with a cork at the top. The top of the shaft is crowned with a dome.
The first time archaeologists were able to enter the tomb was during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Prior to this, attempts have also been made that have not been successful. The archaeologists admired the gaze of 11 separate burial chambers located in the pyramid, in which the remains of the children and wives of the pharaoh rested. The body of Djoser himself was never found. It is believed that only a mummified heel survived from his remains. It is possible that the remainspharaohs were burned in ancient times by robbers who penetrated the pyramid with the help of various manholes discovered later. This was done, most likely, in order to seize the precious jewelry that was added to the mummy of the pharaoh during mummification.
Today, the pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser is one of the most popular places among tourists from around the world. Every year, millions of people come to Egypt who want to see this attraction with their own eyes. If you want to touch antiquity with all its mysteries and mysteries, be sure to go on an excursion to the Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt.
