Saqqara

  • DSC01200 Looking down the hypostyle entrance to the courtyard around the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
  • DSC01201 Looking back, after passing through the entrance.
  • DSC01204 The Step Pyramid of Djoser built around 2648 BCE. Apparently still under construction.
  • DSC01205 The Step Pyramid was the beginning of pyramid building in Egypt.
  • DSC01206 Inspired by this pyramid, later Pharaohs built larger more complex structures.
  • DSC01207 The large open courtyard was used during the Heb-sed festival; used to demonstrate the power of the Pharaoh.
  • DSC01208 Looking over the courtyard toward the entrance hall.
  • DSC01211 Complex buildings to the east of the pyramid. Note the pyramids in the distance. There are over 100 known pyramids in Egypt.