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2686 BC| 2686 BC | Egypt [administration] | Egypt's 3rd dynasty is founded by Sanakht and is the start of Egypt's Old Kingdom (2686 BC–2180 BC). Under Zoser (Djoser), its second king, Egypt's southern boundary is established at the Nile's first cataract, and the first, step-sided pyramid is built at the necropolis of Saqqara in the city of Memphis (Cairo), by his minister Imhotep, physician, architect, and author. The oldest monument of hewn stone in the world, it consists of six steps and is 62 m/200 ft high. | | 2686 BC | Egypt [other structures] | The tomb of the Egyptian king Khasekhemui, last king of the 2nd dynasty, and often considered the founder of the Old Kingdom, is built. It is the earliest stone building that can be accurately dated. |
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