The South House is located near the north-east corner of the step pyramid, north of the Heb-sed court. It has been totally reconstructed. It was discovered in 1924. Probably this building, together with the North House, were used during a particular part of the Heb-sed festival, in which the king, sovereign of Upper and Lower Egypt, received tributes from the North and South of the country.

Height 60 m
Base 121 x 109 m
Volume 330,400 cu. m
Slope °
Dynasty 3
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The South-house with its Khekeru frieze that surmounts the door lintel, next to which are 2 fluted columns.