The Step Pyramid of Djoser was an unknown pyramid for me. I was unaware of its history being older than the pyramids of Giza until our guide told us about its history. It is not as impressive as the pyramids of Giza. We were able to walk into the Step Pyramid because it was an easy process whereas we didn’t go into the great pyramid because it was more complicated. Our tour included both pyramids, but if I had a choice, I would go to the Pyramids of Giza.

We visited this amazing place while we were in Cairo. The complex is large and seeing the step pyramid, a precursor to the more typical pyramids with which we are familiar was really amazing. I recommend doing this when you are in Cairo. There are a number of tours one can take to reach the place and it is very helpful to see it with a guide who can tell you the history and significance of the things you are seeing.

Widely regarded as an important development in Egyptian pyramid building, the Step Pyramid of Djoser is an impressive site. It's not the first step pyramid - over 30, known as ziggurats, had been previously built in Mesopotamia (Iran mostly), and it's not even the first step pyramid in Egypt - the Mastaba of Anedjib, now mostly ruined, was earlier, and contained evidence that there had been earlier (as yet undiscovered) step pyramids; however, it's in excellent condition, and is clearly a step pyramid, so it is widely regarded as the first significant step pyramid in Egypt. Step pyramids appear in different places around the world at different times, which may appear magical, but they are a fairly simple and sturdy manner of building high, so pyramid building makes sense. The accompanying buildings are quite remarkable, and the underground tomb with the subtle carved reliefs which can only be seen by torch, is worth the visit by itself.