Djoser

(noun)

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Third Dynasty, and the founder of the Old Kingdom.

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Examples of Djoser in the following topics:

  • The Old Kingdom

    • The first notable king of the Old Kingdom was Djoser (reigned from 2691-2625 BCE) of the Third Dynasty, who ordered the construction of the step pyramid in Memphis' necropolis, Saqqara.