King Djoser
Netjerikhet Djoser was the 2nd King of Egypt's 3rd Dynasty, who ruled for more than 19 years. He was probably the most famous one during this period and his name means "The Divine of body". After reaching the throne of Egypt, he began commissioning his building projects and what really helped him was that he ruled during an age witnessing advances in civilization on the Nile such as the construction of architectural monuments, agricultural developments, trade, and the rise of the cities. Among his most notable achievements, there is Saqqara Step Pyramid which was intended to be a simple mastaba tomb, but it grew under the guidance and design of Imhotep to become the tallest structure of its time and a tourist attraction which drew people from all parts of the land.Know all about King Djoser through our article and see how the Famine Stele from the Ptolemaic Dynasty tells the story of how the king saved his country.
