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Riyadh Art Program: Call for Entries for Tuwaiq Sculpture Exhibition 2025

The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA
The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA
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Riyadh Art Program: Call for Entries for Tuwaiq Sculpture Exhibition 2025

The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA
The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA

The Riyadh Art Program has called on artists to participate in the 6th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture exhibition themed "From Time to Time," which will run from August 4 to September 1.

The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program, a major initiative to enhance the city’s cultural landscape. The event brings together leading sculptors from Saudi Arabia and the world to create public art installations using local stone.

By providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, the exhibition aims to enrich Riyadh’s cultural fabric, improve the quality of life for residents and visitors, and foster a vibrant public art scene.

Previous editions have attracted over 120 entries from both domestic and global artists.

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Egypt’s Step Pyramid of Djoser: World's First Engineered Stone Structure

The monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. (SPA)
The monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. (SPA)
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Egypt’s Step Pyramid of Djoser: World's First Engineered Stone Structure

The monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. (SPA)
The monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. (SPA)

To truly travel back in time, there is no better place than Egypt. Beyond the iconic Great Pyramids, the country is a treasure trove of ancient wonders, including the inspiring Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

This monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. As the pioneering pyramid of its time, it marked a revolutionary leap in ancient Egyptian architecture. Built during the reign of King Horus Netjerikhet (Djoser) in the 3rd Dynasty, around 2667-2648 BC, it is believed to be the brainchild of the visionary architect Imhotep.

A recent study published by PLOS One, a peer-reviewed open access mega journal published by the Public Library of Science since 2006, titled "On the possible use of hydraulic force to assist with building the Step Pyramid of Saqqara" proposes a new theory about the construction of this pyramid, suggesting that hydraulic lifts may have been used.

Led by Xavier Landrieu of the Paleotechnic Institute, a privately owned research institute specializing in archaeology and ancient technologies analysis, the study challenges the traditional beliefs about the building methods of the Egyptians by suggesting that they utilized waterpower to transport the massive stones.

Djoser's pyramid is more than just a tomb. It is a complex of structures that include temples, courtyards, and underground chambers, forming an ancient city of the dead. At its heart is the pyramid itself, a six-tiered limestone masterpiece rising 61 meters high and enclosed by a massive wall.