King+Zoser

King Zoser ruled for 19 years, from, 2667-2648 BC. His official name is Netjerykhet. He succeeded his brother Sanakht to the throne. His father’s name was Khasekhemwy, he had been the last king of the 2nd dynasty. Zoser is famous for his funeral complex at Saqqara, the stepped mastaba, which is also often referred to as the step pyramid. This is often recognized as the first monumental building made of stone. According to the Turin King list, Netjerikhet Djoser ruled for about 19 years, following the 20-year long reign of Nebka (Sanakhte). Though, some archaeological sources have shown that Djoser may be considered as the first king after Khasekhemwii, the last king of the 2nd Dynasty. The order by which some predecessors of Kheops are mentioned on the Papyrus Westcar may confirm that Nebka must be placed between Djoser and Huni and not before Djoser. The fact that the Turin King list has noted Djoser's name in red may also be significant, indicating a reverence for this king late into Egypt's history. Djoser is believed to have said: "My heart was in sore distress, for the Nile had not risen for seven years. The grain was not abundant, the seeds were dried up, everything that one had to eat was in pathetic quantities, each person was denied his harvest. Nobody could walk any more; the old people's hearts were sad and their legs were bent when they sat on the ground, and their hands were hidden away. Even the courtiers were going without, the temples were closed and the sanctuaries were covered in dust. In short, everything in existence was afflicted." The writing goes on to tell about Djosers attempt to find the origins of the Nile flood ans how he understands the god Khnum’s role in the Nile. He then makes an offering to Khnum and the god comes to him in a dream. He promises: "I will cause the Nile to rise up for you. There will be no more years when the inundation fails to cover any area of land. The flowers will sprout up, their stems bending with the weight of the pollen." Djoser has contributed to how the world is now with his buildings, his good rule, and how he left behind priceless documents for scientists to study. With his help, we are now one step closer to learning how ancient Egypt operated.

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