The first pyramid was built as the burial place of King Djoser in 2630 to 2611 BCE. It rises six layers and it is called the step pyramid. The step pyramid is to represent a gigantic stairway for the king to climb to join the Sun god in the sky. The step pyramid was both a royal tomb and a temple were the spirit of the dead King could be worshiped. It was a huge effort building the step pyramid. The step pyramid began with a large mastabas tomb but then they had an idea of building a pyramid in steps. The pyramid increased its size several times. It was 60 meters high. The step pyramid was very important to the Egyptians and pharaohs and also kings so that every time they could always make it bigger, better and growing.