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The Pyramid of Djoser (also known as the Step Pyramid of Djoser) is the tomb of King Djoser, who ruled during the Third Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. It was built in Saqqara in the first half of the 27th century BCE and is known as the first stone pyramid in history. With its six-step structure, it represents the earliest example of the transition from the mastaba to the pyramid in royal tomb architecture. The pyramid, approximately 60 meters high, was constructed from limestone. It is believed to