The Remains of the Pyramid of Djoser is in the Sagga Necropolis Egypt, northeast of the city of Memphis. This pyramid was built during the 27th century B.C, for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by the vizier Imhotep. It's the first Egyptian Pyramid to consist of six mastabas. The original height of the Pyramid was 203 feet tall and has base of 358 feet by 410 feet it is cladded with polish limeston.
Djoser was the first king of the 3rd dynasty (2667 to 2648 BC) of the Egyptian old kingdom, he ruled for 19 years. Djoser is best known for his innovation in creating tomb which dominates the Saggara landscape. Djoser's step Pyramid is astounding in its departure from previous architecture. It's the first monument structure made from stone, and building stone structure are far more labor intensive than mud-brick structures, this suggests that the government had control of new resources from this point onward.
Kings of the old kingdom were buried in the north than at the Hydos (old city of ancient Egypt). Step Pyramid sets the stage for later Pyramids of the 4th, 5th and the 6th dynasty, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. Djoser Pyramid drew ideas from several precedent that's found at Saggara Mastaba.
Pyramid of Djoser was the tallest of its time, its chambers were underground hidden in the maze of tunnels probably to discourage grave robbers. Inhotep was the Architect of step Pyramid, he was also a physician, a priest and founder of the cult of healing.
Sources: The Complete Pyramid, by Mark Lehner
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