Saqqara, Egypt - 7 December 2010; The stepped Pyramid of Djoser is loacated in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt; was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Yes, folks, that's nearly 5000 years ago. No wonder it looks somewhat worse for wear, despite recent restoration!