Season 1, Episode 39

The Pyramid of Pharoah Djoser at Saqqara

Air Date: 2009-09-20

Overview: The Djoser pyramid, the work of legendary architect Imhotep, is the oldest in Egypt, and bears witness to the first steps of architecture as a scholarly pursuit. It was a revolution when built in 3000 BCE, born out of a desire to perpetuate tradition.

Runtime: 26 minutes