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!!!Step Pyramid

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Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser at Saqqara built by the architect Imhotep in the 3rd Dynasty (2649-2575 B.C.). It was the first stone pyramid in the world and was made up of a series of six buildings or mastabas (benches) placed on top of each other.