Early Dynastic 2920 BC - 2575 BC
The Pharaohs of
the Early Dynastic Period were ruling a newly unified
Egypt. They made their capital Memphis. The most famous monument from this time is
the Step
Pyramid of Djoser.
Djoser displayed the importance of
the agricultural wealth of Egypt and the system of taxes
and administration that held the country together by
building a miniature city
with grain storage and administration buildings within
the walls of the mortuary complex of the Step Pyramid.
This nearby city would enable him to continue to work for
the people of Egypt after his death to ensure their
continued prosperity.
The complex was completed well
before his death and was used for state ceremonies. The
interior of the reconstructed entrance, shown here, would
have seen great state processions move through the
darkness of the "reed" columns toward the open,
decorated courtyard that stood before the pyramid.
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