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Arriving home, Dr. McLavic assumed his position at the University, This would be his last year and in fact his last term. Steven stood for his doctorate and was approved. If Dr. McLavic had his way, Steven would take over his position as Dean of the University’s Department of Archeology. He was familiar with their expeditions in Peru, Mexico and now Egypt. Life resumed its usual patterns. One month after returning home, Jim came and invited him to a new exhibit in the University’s muse

This pyramid was unusual as compared to the ones close to Cairo which fascinated me. If I was to build a pyramid, this is how I would do it. The Egyptians gave us a glimpse into their history.

I don't know if I'll do another. This will finish the McClavic series.

It will be posted on the 5th

I started this as a total fiction and then I read that this place actually exists.

That evening, the team had a discussion concerning these rooms or chambers. There were no sarcophaguses but the rooms were highly decorated. They contained statues, painted figures showing the royal family in boats. The rooms contained the necessities of the royal families. “They must be buried somewhere else.” “Where? They certainly are not in the pyramid.” “Based on the pyramids we have studied, the sarcophagus is always there.”

The reason it was called a step pyramid because it was created by placing blocks of stone as to create stepping stones to the top. You can see this style of pyramid if you goggle "step pyramid."

I had a choice to continue the first story I published or to break it up. The longest story I posted was Arrow.I chose to break it up, which allows me to introduce the story while I continued to develop this family story.

I read an article on line about this pyramid being discovered. What was interesting was the actual article supported much of my story/

Yes the name of the Architect was Imhotep not to be confused with the pharaoh of the same name. Much of this story came from the Internet. You can go on line and confirmed the facts in this story.

It didn’t take long for them to open the door. Bringing in some lanterns, they stood in amazement at what they saw. The room was designed based on the religion of the time. Statues of the gods were surrounding the walls. “That must be Djoser’s resting place, but where is his sarcophagus?” “In the days of Djoser, there was a belief his final resting place was underground. If that is true, the king will be under the center of the floor.” Now they started to photo

Early the next morning, the area was roped off and the digging began, but a problem quickly arose. As soon as the sand was removed and piled on a side, the wind shifted and moved a lot of it back onto the site and into the excavation. The answer to that problem was to go to Luxor and obtain wooden platforms to be placed upright or erect, as walls at the site. This would prevent the sand from falling back into the area where the slab was being excavated. For the next three days, a deta

Upon our arrival we were met by Dr. Al Khatib. ”I have booked rooms for you in the Four Seasons Hotel. Once your party is ready, I’ll travel with you and my grandson will accompany me. That isn’t an issue is it?” “Not at all. It will be like old times.” “Where are you thinking about setting up camp”? I chuckled to myself. It seems that Dr. Al Khatib would like to know more about our project. “We want to investigate some rumors in Saqqara.”

Over the next week, the Team actively prepared for their trip to Egypt. Equipment was reviewed and if the equipment we used in South America needed to be repaired or replaced, they were given one week to have that done. Arrangements were made for the equipment to be shipped to Egypt. David called the Department of Antiquities in Egypt. He will need permits and additional help. Wondering who from that Department will accompany him, he made the call. After explaining to the person answeri

You're welcome. I enjoyed this story and after I wrote it I read that I was ahead of the news. They found the pyramid and the mummies under the floor. Although the door baring their way was more decorated than in my story.