Pyramid builders started by layering stones, each layer was smaller then the one below it. Pyramids where normally made of limestone with a polished casing. Step pyramids where built in Indonesia, South America, Mesopotamia and Africa.

To the ancient Egyptians, pyramids represented creation. A step pyramid was the first attempt at creating such a shape. Some people think that a pyramid symbolizes the light rays hitting the desert. Others think that the pyramid was a stairway to heaven.

King Zoser's step pyramid was located at 29 52' 16.32"n 31 12' 15.04"e. Although Netjerk's pyramid was once 60ft tall, now only the top 3 steps can be seen. Step pyramids where built by king Dioser, king Skhemkhet, king Zoser and king Sneferu. Finally the first step pyramid was built in 2630 bc