Erected over 4,600 years ago, the Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt is considered to be the first pyramid in human history. This ...

However, of these three ancient cultures, the Egyptians set the standard for what most people recognize as classic pyramid design: massive monuments with a square base and four smooth-sided ...

Saqqara is the site of the colossal rectangular-based step Pyramid of Djoser. Photographs of the well-preserved wooden coffins show ornate and intricate paintings, with maroon and blue lines ...