Considered the designer of the first temple of Edfu on the upper Nile, he is credited with initiating the Old Kingdom as the architect of the step pyramid built in the city of Memphis. Although no contemporary account has been found that refers to him practicing his associated trade, his reputation as the reigning genius of the time and position on the court are strong indications that he must hav
Considered the designer of the first temple of Edfu on the upper Nile, he is credited with initiating the Old Kingdom as the architect of the step pyramid built in the city of Memphis. Although no contemporary account has been found that refers to him practicing his associated trade, his reputation as the reigning genius of the time and position on the court are strong indications that he must have possessed considerable skill. Vizier, sage, architect, astrologer, and chief minister to Djoser—FTP—identify this man, later worshipped as the god of medicine in Egypt and in Greece, who provided much comic horror in the two recent Mummy movies.
Considered the designer of the first temple of Edfu on the upper Nile, he is credited with initiating the Old Kingdom as the architect of the step pyramid built in the city of Memphis.
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