The Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Djoser is the oldest of all pyramids and is believed to have been constructed in the 27th century BC. This Pyramid is situated in an enclosed courtyard and is surrounded by numerous ritual embellishments and temples. Unlike the Great Pyramid, this is covered by burial sites, graves, and temples for honoring the dead. The body of the Pyramid has also endured a lot of damage as weather conditions have severely corroded it.
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The Pyramid of Djoser also features a smaller pyramid structure known as the mudbrick structure. This feature comprises multiple complexes and is unique as it is not present in the structure of other pyramids. A similar concept to other pyramids is a burial chamber, but no body was found in the chamber when the Pyramid was discovered. However, there are indications that the Pyramid may have been King Djoser’s tomb.