Internal and Military Policy of Djoser

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Memphis , the capital , was not an integral city until the Third Dynasty . King Djoser was the first king who settle down in Memphis , the centre of the civilization . Memphis was surrounded by a white wall called ́Inb-hd which means 'the White Wall' . It seems that the design of this capital was imitated later on to surround the Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara , under the name of 'The Enclosure Wall' .

Djoser improved the capital city of Memphis devoting his attention to all aspects of life .

He also sent a great number of expeditionary units to Sinai for two purposes: to overcome the rebellions of Bedouins [punitive expeditions] and to bring stones and minerals from the mines .

In addition , other expeditions were sent to Nubia , for the purpose of supporting the Egyptian position there and frustrating any rebellions that could have been raised in Nubia .

He set up Gebel el-Silsilah as the country's southern frontier (60 Km north of Aswan) .

Djoser Reign extended over 19 years , a seemingly short span of time in which he accomplished numerous achievements . According to Manetho , on the other hand , his reign lasted for 29 years .

The King Lists found at Abydos and Saqqara support the Turin Canon's figure of four rulers in the Third Dynasty , yet , there are differences in the names both give .