Step Pyramid Complex Architectural Detail

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Architectural details from the iconic Step Pyramid Complex of King Djoser at Saqqara, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture built during the 3rd Dynasty, showcase ingenious techniques for recreating architectural elements from organic structures in durable stone. These "wooden pegs" that once held together an earlier wooden framework are now expertly replicated in stone as non-functional yet visually striking decorative elements.