The Pyramid of Djoser is a site at Saqqara (Ṣaqqārah) necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. It was built in the 27th century BC during the 3rd Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. The pyramid is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous (the Heb-Sed court) courtyard.
Statue of Hathor Protecting Psamtik I
The schist statue depicts Psamtik standing with the seal of a chief scribe hanging from his neck. He is standing beneath the figure of a cow representing the goddess Hathor. Late Period 26th Dynasty, Saqqara. Sourced from; The Egyptian Museum.
In the Saitic period of Psamtik I (664–610 BC) his reign is defined by the reunification of Egypt after the turbulent & occupied years by the Assyrian Empire. In this tempestuous time in Egypt, the Assyrian empire had been depleted from the conquest of Elam & the Viceroy of Babylonia. The decisive battle was fought at Menuf or Momemphis.
With the aid of mercenaries (Ionians, Carians) from Gyges Lydia, Psamtik I (Psammetichus)* becomes sole ruler of a unified Egypt. He established Greek colonies & soldiery near the north west of the Delta & Defenneh in the north east near the frontier of Syria in 665 B.C
During the reign of Psamtik I, Egypt established central governance & reformed the economy. This allowed the country to once again enjoy the glimmer of old glory that had made it prosperous after centuries of instability; the Saite dynasty went further in establishing a prominent position in the Mediterranean world, including the Aegean and Mesopotamian worlds.
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramid maps of shafts/tombs (Left/Personal Collection & Library)., on the (Right) - A modernized version of the map of Saqqara sourced from Smithsonian.
Stele dedicated by the doorman of Horudja temple to Apis. Year 21 of Psamtik I, 643 BC. Louvre Museum. (Credits: Photo by Rama)
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