Bent Pyramid, Ancient pyramid in Dahshur, Egypt.
The limestone structure rises 105 meters with two distinct angles, changing from 54 to 43 degrees halfway up the sides of the monument.
Pharaoh Sneferu ordered the construction of this pyramid around 2600 BCE during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period in Egypt.
The pyramid contains two entrances leading to separate chambers, reflecting Egyptian beliefs about the passage between life and death in the afterworld.
Visitors can access the northern entrance at a height of 12 meters and descend through an 80-meter corridor to reach the burial chambers.
The structure's unusual shape resulted from engineering modifications during construction when stress cracks appeared in the internal limestone blocks.
Location: Giza Governorate
Inception: 2700 BCE
Height: 105.07 m
Width: 189.61 m
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Memphite necropolis
GPS coordinates: 29.79028,31.20917
Latest update: October 21, 2025 21:15
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Magnificent pyramid. The interior visit is very physical.
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