An ancient mystery: Why ancient texts do not mention the oldest Egyptian pyramid

01. 01. 2021
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The mystery of Egypt's oldest pyramid and pyramids generally attracts millions of visitors and tourists each year. They are one of the most amazing wonders in the world, and experts still consider them to be miraculous achievements of construction and architecture that are difficult to understand, even for people who work in these fields. And because they were built many centuries ago, their shape and size make them even more impressive.

Stepped pyramid in Saqqara

However, the stepped pyramid at Saqqara is perhaps even more breathtaking than the other pyramids. It is the oldest pyramid in Egypt and has set new standards in planning and construction. Standards completely unthinkable until the architect Imhotep realized his vision for King Djoser.

The stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara in Giza. Photo: Mariam Mohamed Kamal CC, author: SA-3.0

But it wasn't just the pyramid itself that attracted attention. It also attracted a complex network of buildings below it, including temples, tunnels and chambers, which had not been mentioned until the construction of the stepped pyramid. The size of the buildings under the pyramid is similar in size to a small town. The local buildings include the House of the North, the House of the South, the South Tomb and many more.

How was it built?

However, scientists, historians and Egyptologists can only speculate on how the Step Pyramid was built, because no single text has ever been found describing its construction. Thus, there are no written records to help archaeologists understand how the complex was built and what led its renowned architect to use solid stones, rather than mud-made mortar and bricks.

Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt. Photo: Charles J. Sharp CC, author: SA-3.0

These were used as a common building material at the time, but the Step Pyramid was built of solid stones. Experts assume that the huge stones were transported to the site using special ramps and then secured.

And to make the mystery of the Step Pyramid even more bizarre, the mummy of King Djoser, the ruler who commissioned the project, had disappeared from his final resting place in the room under the pyramid probably centuries ago.

Remains and handling

Although the complex and its network of underground passages and passages were designed by Imhotep to deter thieves, archaeologists quickly realized during their first large-scale excavations in the 20s that King Djoser's mummified remains had been manipulated. (The robbers left only one foot here.) Many of the jewels and other sacred objects with which the ruler was buried also disappeared.

Stepped Djoser pyramid with people around. Photo: Dennis Jarvis CC, author: SA-2.0

The stepped pyramid was first examined by Napoleon's men during his campaign in Egypt from 1798 to 1801. After that, many experts from distant lands, such as Germany and Prussia, went to the site. However, the excavations were not completely discovered until the 20s by a team of archaeologists from England.

Cecil Firth and French archaeologist and Egyptologist Jen-Phillipe Lauer spent the next five decades uncovering the site and restoring everything in their power. It is to their teams that we owe a large part to the publication of the fascinating history of the whole of Egypt and especially the Step Pyramid for the Western world.

However, why there is no written record of the methods of building this pyramid remains a frustrating mystery to historians and archaeologists alike.

Imhotep

However, an examination of Egypt's oldest pyramid has led to at least some conclusions about Imhotep's designs and construction methods. In the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Egyptologist Miroslav Verner remarked: “A simple but effective construction method was used. The masonry was not laid vertically, but in rows leaning towards the center of the pyramid, which increased its structural stability. "

In other words, Imhotep's intention was for this amazing series of buildings to be more than just fulfilling his king's assignment. He wanted it to last for many centuries, which was ensured by his unique ideas and progressive approach to construction.

Even today, "with our mouths open", we stand above the stunning architecture of all the Egyptian pyramids. Maybe it's a good thing we don't know all their secrets, because they definitely contribute to their charm and mystery.

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