Djoser is a proper noun referring to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 3rd Dynasty, famous for commissioning the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. In scholarly usage, it denotes a historical figure, often encountered in Egyptology, archaeology, and museum contexts. The name is used in academic writing and discussion of early dynastic Egypt, and is spelled with a J-sound that reflects transliteration from hieroglyphic traditions.
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