Meidum, Archaeological site in Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt.
The Meidum Pyramid rises 65 meters high with a north-south aligned entrance located 20 meters above ground level in Lower Egypt.
The pyramid underwent three construction phases, starting as a step pyramid similar to Djoser's before being converted into a smooth-sided structure under Pharaoh Sneferu.
Local residents refer to the structure as el-heram el-kaddaab, meaning False Pyramid in Egyptian Arabic, due to its current deteriorated appearance.
The site contains multiple mudbrick mastabas and features a descending passage leading to horizontal corridors connected by a vertical shaft.
Archaeological excavations revealed that construction errors during the limestone encasing phase led to a structural collapse in ancient times.
Location: al-Wasta
GPS coordinates: 29.37245,31.17203
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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