Imhotep

Imhotep

By Kendall Giordano

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

In ancient times, there were many famous people. Many completed great tasks. Some conquered land or invented new things. One of these great people was Imhotep. You may know him for creating the step pyramid, but he was much more than just an architect.

Around May 16 B.C. (the year has not yet been discovered), Imhotep was born. He was born in Memphis, Egypt. His Greek name was Imouthes. His name means “he who comes in peace”. He was a commoner by birth (Mark). As he grew older, he became involved with many things. He was a sage, an architect, and an astrologer.

Imhotep was a visor to the king of Egypt, King Djoser (or Zoser). Only the smartest people could handle the duties of the position of working closely with the king. His intelligence and determination allowed him to become one of Djoser’s most trusted advisors.

He was also chief advisor to Djoser. He controlled the departments of the Judiciary (court system), Treasury, War, Agriculture, and the General Executive (EWB).

Imhotep became one of the most important men throughout Egypt. He became famous not only for his intelligence, but for what he had designed. Imhotep designed the first ever step pyramid. This pyramid was built for Djoser in Saqqara, Memphis. The pyramid was the world’s