By Islam Salah The Middle East is home to some of the most remarkable architectural achievements in history. From the ...

Imhotep lived during the reign of King Djoser (2630-2611BC) and was the architect of the step pyramid at Saqquara, the first pyramid ever built in Egypt. Born a commoner, he quickly rose through the ...

2687-2648 BCE) built the Step Pyramid. The king’s vizier and architect Imhotep oversaw and planned the work. It was essentially six mastabas placed on top of each other. The 196-foot-high ...

The architect of the pyramid was Imhotep, a priest and advisor of Djoser's who is the first architect known by name in history.