27th century BC

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The 27th century BC was a century that lasted from the year 2700 BC to 2601 BC.

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Statuette of Imhotep in the Louvre. He is the first architect and physician whose name was recorded and has survived to modern times. Imhotep-Louvre.JPG
Statuette of Imhotep in the Louvre. He is the first architect and physician whose name was recorded and has survived to modern times.

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Saqqara</span> Burial ground in Giza Governorate, Egypt

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Djoser</span> Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Dahshur</span> Village in Giza Governorate, Egypt

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Step pyramid</span> Architectural structure that uses flat platforms or steps to form geometric pyramid

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Enmebaragesi</span> Ancient Mesopotamian king

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Ankhhaf</span> Prince of Egypt

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Sneferu</span> Pharaoh and founder of the 4th dynasty of Ancient Egypt

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Wadi Maghareh</span> Archaeological site in Egypt

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Nefermaat</span> Ancient Egyptian prince

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    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Third Dynasty of Egypt</span> Dynasty of ancient Egypt (Old Kingdom)

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