What is the story of King Jorsell and the stepped pyramid?

King Jorsell is a maverick and innovative person. He was the first king who wanted to change the shape of the mausoleum. He asked his famous architect, Eamon Hotep, to design a tomb for him that could reflect his identity. Eamon Hotep has a lot to do. He is also a famous doctor and served as the prime minister of King Jorsell. So he enlarged the original "Mastaba" several times to prevaricate the King of Yue Se. But King Jorsell is not so easy to fool. After reading the drawings, he rejected the architectural plan and clearly told Eamon Hotep that he wanted to be different.

Imonhotep racked his brains to come up with the idea of stacking six different sizes of masters. This is not a simple imitation, but an artistic creation. Today, such a good thing can also apply for a "patent for appearance".

King Jorsell is indeed a discerning king. He fell in love with the tomb at first sight and then began to approve its construction. Because this tomb is stepped and everyone regards it as the first pyramid, it is also called "stepped pyramid" today. This pyramid is located in today's Sakala, with a height of 6 1.2m, a bottom length of 123.3m and a north-south length of107.4m. Its underground buildings include corridors and graves, which can be reached through a deep vertical pit under the pyramid.

In addition to the pyramids, there are temples for sacrifice, surrounded by high walls. It should be said that "stepped pyramid" has a milestone significance in the history of pyramid architecture.