Mortuary complex of Pepi I, Pyramid mortuary complex in Saqqara, Egypt
The limestone pyramid stands 42 meters tall in southern Saqqara, featuring a mortuary temple, valley temple, and smaller pyramids for royal queens.
Built between 2324-2292 BCE during the reign of Pepi I, the first ruler of Egypt's 6th dynasty, under supervision of vizier Inenek-Inti.
The walls contain 2,263 columns of hieroglyphic pyramid texts discovered in 1880, providing instructions for the pharaoh's journey through the afterlife.
The underground chamber system includes passages connecting to a white limestone burial chamber that housed the pharaoh's sarcophagus.
Nine additional pyramids belonging to Pepi I's queens surround the main structure, including the pyramids of Ankhesenpepi II and Behenu.
Elevation above the sea: 42 m
GPS coordinates: 29.85444,31.21889
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:11
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