North Pyramid of Sneferu in Dahshur
The North Pyramid Complex of Sneferu called ‘Sneferu gleams’, is built of local limestone, cased with finer Turah material, but much of which has been
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Bent Pyramid of Sneferu in Dahshur (Southern Pyramid)
The South Pyramid Complex of Sneferu, also known as the ‘Bent Pyramid’ or ‘Rhomboidal Pyramid’. It is probable that this was where King Sneferu was
Step Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser) in Saqqarah
The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser (Zoser) is undoubtedly the most splendid monument at Saqqarah and it is unique in Egyptian architecture. This remarkable building—the
The Great (Khufu-Cheops) Pyramid of Egypt in Giza
The Great Pyramid (called ‘Khufu is one belonging to the horizon’) now stands 137m high but was originally 140m (indicated by a survey point erected
Menkaure (Mycerinus) Pyramid in Giza
The third pyramid to the S is the Pyramid of Menkaure (called ‘Menkaure is divine’). It is the smallest of the group and was built