Mastabet el-Fara'un

The rectangular structure features two tiers of yellow-grey limestone from Dashur quarries, encased in Tura limestone with pink granite accents.

King Shepseskaf, the last ruler of the Fourth Dynasty, commissioned this burial monument during the Old Kingdom period as an alternative to pyramid construction.

The design of this royal tomb marks a transition from pyramidal structures to mastaba architecture, reflecting changes in ancient Egyptian burial traditions.

Visitors can access the burial chambers through an entrance positioned two meters above ground level, leading to a granite corridor and multiple storage rooms.

The mortuary temple contains a small open courtyard with limestone paving and differs from traditional pyramid temples in its simplified architectural layout.

Location: Giza Governorate

Part of: Memphite necropolis

GPS coordinates: 29.83889,31.21528

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:18