Pyramid of Djoser | |
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Djoser | |
Coordinates | 29°52′16.56″N31°12′59.02″E / 29.8712667°N 31.2163944°ECoordinates: 29°52′16.56″N31°12′59.02″E / 29.8712667°N 31.2163944°E |
Architect | Imhotep |
Constructed | c. 2667–2648 BC[1] (3rd dynasty) |
Type | Step pyramid |
Material | Limestone |
Height | 62.5 metres (205 ft; 119 cu)[2] |
Base | 121 metres (397 ft; 231 cu) by 109 metres (358 ft; 208 cu)[2][3] |
Volume | 330,400 cubic metres (11,667,966 cu ft)[3] |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Part of | Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur |
Criteria | Cultural: i, iii, vi |
Reference | 86-002 |
Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
Location within Egypt |
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Records | ||
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Preceded by Tower of Jericho | World's tallest structure c. 2650 BCE – 2610 BCE 62 m | Succeeded by Meidum |