Djoser

Egyptian Museum: Base of a Djoser statue with royal titulary

Djoser (also read as Djeser and Zoser) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 3rd Dynasty during the Old Kingdom, and was the founder of that epoch. He is also known by his Hellenized names Tosorthros (from Manetho) and Sesorthos (from Eusebius). He was the son of King Khasekhemwy and Queen Nimaathap, but whether he was also the direct successor to their throne is unclear. Most Ramesside king lists identify a king named Nebka as preceding him, but there are difficulties in connecting that name with contemporary Horus names, so some Egyptologists question the received throne sequence. Djoser is known for his step pyramid, which is the earliest colossal stone building in ancient Egypt.[7]

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  2. ^ El-Shahawy & Al-Masri 2005, p. 39.
  3. ^ Atiya 2006, pp. 30 & 103.
  4. ^ Fletcher 2015, p. 7.
  5. ^ Rice 1999, p. 50.
  6. ^ Bunson 2014, p. 103.
  7. ^ Hawkes, Jacquetta (1974). Atlas of Ancient Archaeology. McGraw-Hill Book Company. p. 149. ISBN 0-07-027293-X.


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