Zoser

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Imhotep
gptkbp:associated_with God Osiris
God Horus
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Saqqara
gptkbp:cultural_significance Pioneered the use of stone architecture
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Djoser
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Third_Dynasty_of_Egypt
gptkbp:father gptkb:Khasekhemwy
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Old_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zoser
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Step_Pyramid_of_Djoser
Standardization of weights and measures
Promotion of the arts and sciences
Promotion of literacy and education
Encouragement of artistic expression
Support of religious institutions
Support of the priesthood
Expansion of trade networks
Promotion of international diplomacy
Establishment of a legal code
Encouragement of agricultural development
Promotion of the arts and crafts
Support of public works projects
Establishment of a centralized administration
Establishment of a system of taxation
Influence on subsequent pharaohs
Cultural advancements in art and architecture
Innovations in burial practices
Establishment of trade relations with neighboring regions
Encouragement of technological innovations
Establishment of a strong centralized government
Military campaigns in Nubia
Centralization of power in Egypt
Construction of the first known stone structure
Development of a complex society.
Development of hieroglyphic writing
Development of mortuary practices
Development of the concept of the afterlife
Establishment of a royal cult
Establishment of the first stone pyramid
Influence on the design of later pyramids
Promotion of the cult of Osiris
Culmination of the Old Kingdom's architectural achievements
Influence on the development of Egyptian civilization
gptkbp:legacy Influence on later pyramid construction
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Nimaathap
gptkbp:notable_achievement First monumental stone building in history
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Khasekhemwy
gptkbp:reign_end c. 2670–2640 BC
gptkbp:religion Ancient Egyptian religion
gptkbp:significant_event Construction of the Step Pyramid
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Hetephernebti
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sekhemkhet
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Mortuary_Temple_of_Djoser
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Upper_and_Lower_Egypt
gptkb:Lord_of_the_Two_Lands
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aida
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4