Pyramid of Djedkare-Isesi, Smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt
The Pyramid of Djedkare-Isesi, located in South Saqqara, represents the shift from step-sided to smooth pyramids.
Constructed in the late 25th century BCE, this pyramid served as the final resting place of Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi.
Djedkare's pyramid complex introduced architectural innovations influencing subsequent pyramid designs.
Though diminished by time, the pyramid remains an important archaeological site for understanding Old Kingdom Egypt.
This structure is noted for its unusual east-west alignment unlike the north-south orientation typical of Egyptian pyramids.
Height: 52.5 m
Material: limestone
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