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Travel down the Nile to discover important ancient Egyptian cultural sites such as the Pyramids of Giza
A discussion of some of the most important sites associated with ancient Egypt.
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
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Ṣaqqārah: Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Ṣaqqārah, Egypt, c. 2560 bce.
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Ṣaqqārah, Egypt: Step Pyramid complex of Djoser
Perimeter wall entrance to the Step Pyramid complex of Djoser, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
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Ṣaqqārah, Egypt: Step Pyramid complex of Djoser
Colonnade entrance to the Step Pyramid complex of Djoser, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
© Ron Gatepain (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Ṣaqqārah, Egypt: Step Pyramid of Djoser
Restoration work on the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
© Ron Gatepain (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Ṣaqqārah, Egypt: Step Pyramid of Djoser
Mortuary complex of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
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Ṣaqqārah, Egypt: Step Pyramid complex of Djoser
Step Pyramid complex of Djoser, in Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
Dennis Jarvis (CC-BY-2.0) (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Pyramid of Unas
Pyramid of Unas, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
Step Pyramid of Djoser, Ṣaqqārah, Egypt.
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