Hey all Egyptians, it's your king Snefru here. As my predecessors before me started to do, I am embarking on the journey of building my first pyramid! I chose the site of Meidum, which is on the west bank of the Nile, with the fertile Faiyum to the south, and the delta to the north. Inspired by Djoser, I have decided to create a seven-step pyramid. As the king of the greatest land in the universe, I must show off the capabilities of my men, as well as ensure a monumental resting place for my body and soul for all of eternity. I took a trip to Djoser's pyramid and was slightly unimpressed with its scale. Only six steps??? Well, I'm going to out-do him. He also had to make modifications to his pyramid, but I'm going to have my pyramid done correctly the first try. One of my most trusted elites was able to find me Djoser's plan for his pyramid.
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| Djoser started with a small four step pyramid, and then expanded and added two more steps. |
In one sense, I do respect Djoser for realizing his monument wasn't good enough and trying to make it better. But, a true king gets everything right on the first try, and I want to make the most monumental pyramid ever created! Unfortunately, I don't have Imhotep as my architect, because if I had him, we would have made a most magnificent pyramid together!
As a little secret between my blog readers and me, I'll give you a sneak peak at my pyramid plan!
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| A 7 step pyramid! |
I've already let out too many secrets. So, it's time for me to go now and meet with my pyramid architect team to make sure that everything is ready for the starting of my eternal resting place!
King out -- Snefru
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ReplyDeleteWow Snefru, the plan for your pyramid looks great! I'm glad to have served as an inspiration. If only we had gotten to work together... just imagine the possibilities! I'm watching over you from the afterlife and wishing you nothing but success!
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I hope to not disappoint you!
DeleteIn one sense, I do respect you not copying me completely and building at the superior site of Saqqara, and for giving kudos to Imhotep who is far superior to your minions, but seven steps is absurd. I will laugh from my place with the gods when your pyramid fails.
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What I am building is far going to surpass your pyramid, no doubts about it! I guess we will meet eventually in the afterlife and we can duke it out then...
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