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Pharaoh of the Third Dynasty
The Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 2670 BCE) is a documented intermediate stage in the indigenous Egyptian architectural evolution from mastaba tombs to smooth-sided pyramids, directly relevant to the independent invention argument.
Quick Facts
Born
c. 2670 BCE · Egypt
Died
c. 2650 BCE
Nationality
Egyptian
Current Role
Pharaoh of the Third Dynasty