Pyramid of Amenemhet I

The limestone pyramid rises 20 meters from its original 55-meter height, featuring a square base measuring 83 meters on each side.

Constructed during the Middle Kingdom period around 1991 BC, the pyramid served as the burial site for Amenemhet I, founder of Egypt's 12th Dynasty.

The pyramid complex included separate named structures, establishing a new architectural tradition that later pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom would follow.

The interior passages remain inaccessible due to groundwater flooding, while the surrounding area contains tombs of Egyptian officials from the same period.

The pyramid's core incorporates limestone blocks from earlier monuments, including materials from the structures of Khufu, Khafre, Unas, and Pepi II.

Location: Giza Governorate

GPS coordinates: 29.57490,31.22530

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:47