The Incredible Story of the Architect Who Built Egypt’s First Pyramid and Became a God (opens in new tab)

More than 4,600 years ago, a commoner named Imhotep rose through ancient Egypt’s administrative ranks to become the pharaoh’s chief architect, priest, and chancellor. His name was inscribed next to the pharaoh’s own on important monuments, showing his immense influence. Owing to his many accomplishments, including the construction of Egypt’s first pyramid, Imhotep was […]