![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
Research Home
Tools Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display
|
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display](/research/tools/vocabularies/images/header_aat_record_display.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![Previous Page](/research/tools/vocabularies/images/previous_page.gif) |
![Help](/global/images/global_help.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
Click the icon to view the hierarchy. |
|
![](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif) |
stepped pyramids (pyramids (tombs or platforms), <tombs by form>, ... Built Environment (hierarchy name)) |
|
Note: Monumental structures built to resemble true geometric pyramids by erecting rectangular layers of diminishing size, each set back from the one below to form terraced structures rising in stages. Use of the term most often refers to mausolea in ancient Egypt, particularly the Step Pyramid of Djoser; but these structures are also found in Central America, where they were used as platforms for altars or temples, occasionally also covering the burial chamber of a ruler. |
Terms: |
|
stepped pyramids (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
|
stepped pyramid (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
|
pyramids, stepped (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
|
step pyramids (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
|
step pyramid (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
|
trappenpiramides (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
|
trappenpiramide (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
|
|
Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.RK |
Hierarchical Position:
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
|
![Hierarchy of Objects Facet](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
Objects Facet |
|
![Hierarchy of Built Environment (hierarchy name)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
.... Built Environment (hierarchy name) (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of Single Built Works (hierarchy name)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
........ Single Built Works (hierarchy name) (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of single built works (built environment)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
............ single built works (built environment) (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of <single built works by specific type>](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
................ <single built works by specific type> (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of <single built works by function>](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
.................... <single built works by function> (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of ceremonial structures](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
........................ ceremonial structures (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of funerary structures](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
............................ funerary structures (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of tombs](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
................................ tombs (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of <tombs by form>](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
.................................... <tombs by form> (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of pyramids (tombs or platforms)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
........................................ pyramids (tombs or platforms) (G) |
|
![Hierarchy of stepped pyramids](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
![](/global/images/ghost.gif) |
............................................ stepped pyramids (P,U) |
Additional Notes: |
|
Dutch ..... Piramide opgebouwd uit platformen die steeds kleiner worden naar de top toe, zodat er aan elke kant trappen ontstaan. Oudste vorm van piramide in het Oude Egypte. |
|
Sources and Contributors: |
|
|
|