Saqqara

 

This carving depicts cattle being herded.

 

And everywhere there are the camel mounted security guards, tourist police, always friendly and ready to pose for a picture

 

Not so much on guard, but snoozing in the warm sand and cool shade

 

In Egypt, as in some other countries with similar long histories, archaeology is a never-ending process.

 

 

Leaving the tombs, on to the first pyramids

 

 

The earliest pyramids were step pyramids as designed by Imhotep, Pharaoh Djoser's high priest.

 

What remains of the entrance to Djoser's step pyramid complex

The complete step pyramid complex of Djoser, as designed by Imhotep, is reconstructed here - or click on the image for a video fly around

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