Dahshur Pyramids

Dahshur Pyramids

Dahshur Pyramids represent the southern end of the vast pyramid field that begins at Giza. In addition to large-scale tomb complexes built for queens and nobles from Memphis until the Thirteenth Dynasty. Dahshur also boasts two of the best preserved ancient pyramids in Egypt. Both were built during the reign of King Senefru (2613-2589 BC), founder of the Fourth Dynasty, and the curved pyramid and the red pyramid in Dahshur are tremendous evidence of architectural development.

In fact, The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur directly preceded the pyramids of Giza in their construction. Sneferu was a pioneer in building the largest pyramid in Giza. A curved pyramid is called a "transitional" pyramid. Sneferu II's pyramid at the site was the first of the smooth-sided pyramids ever built.

The Red Pyramid Of Dahshur

King Sneferu built himself another pyramid located two kilometers from the first. In fact, this was the first perfect straight-sided pyramid ever made. This pyramid is known as the Red Pyramid of Dahshur because its inner burial chamber was made of pink limestone. In fact, we can see that the pyramid contains three small chambers with high walls.

The Bent Pyramid Of Sneferu

The curved pyramid of Sneferu is the southern pyramid and was built first. There is no doubt that the architect who built the pyramid made a mistake, which led to the completion of this pyramid at an angle. It is made of limestone The area surrounding the pyramid includes other pharaonic structures such as the small temple housing a single shrine and the small sub-pyramid.