At first, the Egyptians used Mastabas, platforms or mounds built on a tomb.
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At first, the Egyptians used Mastabas, platforms or mounds built on a tomb. |
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The first step pyramid was built for King Zoser in about 2800 B.C. |
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It was the first pyramid and also was the first stone tomb in Egypt. |
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The pyramid was designed and built by Imhotep. |
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This tomb started as a mastaba. It is made out of six stacked mastabas of |
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decreasing size. |
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The first step pyramid was 62.5 meters high and has a base 125 by 109 meters. |
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