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Photograph by Todd Bolen © 2002 Todd Bolen, bibleplaces.com
Dashur, Egypt -- The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid.
Located in South Saqqara stand the pyramids of Dashur.
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid are about 2 km south
of the Mastaba Faraoun. The constructor of these pyramids
is thought to have been Snofru (2575 - 2551 BC), who was
the first ruler of the 4th Dynasty. Snofru built these
two pyramids and is thought to have built the pyramid
at Maidoun. His son was Cheops who is also famous for
constructing pyramids.
The Red Pyramid is thought to be newer and is the only
one that can be entered at this time. The Bent Pyramid
was built out of limestone which was quarried locally.
The casing was of polished Turah limestone. This pyramid
is also known as the Southern Shining Pyramid. The casing
blocks are very stable and very difficult to remove because
they slope inwards. The base of the pyramid is 188.6m
and is 105m high. Because of the bend in construction,
the original angle would have made it 128.5m high.
A more in-depth discussion of the Dashur area architecture
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