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First Egyptian Pyramid

Sakkara is best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's 97 pyramids. It was built for King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty by the architect and genius Imhotep. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world! Almost 5,000 years old.

 

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Uploaded on August 18, 2010
Taken on August 18, 2010