Download the around.us app
For a better experience, use our mobile application.
Pyramid of Neferirkare

Pyramid of Neferirkare

Popularity :

Pyramid of Neferirkare, Pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Neferirkare is the second largest pyramid in the Old Kingdom of Egypt.

Built for Pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai during the 5th Dynasty, it was originally designed as a step pyramid.

It represents the transition from step pyramids to true pyramids in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Located in the necropolis of Abusir near Cairo, it's a popular tourist destination.

Despite its size, it remains unfinished and lacks the typical limestone casing.

Source: Wikimedia

Filters

Pyramid of Neferirkare Pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Neferirkare is the second largest pyramid in the Old Kingdom of Egypt.

Egypt 0 m
Pyramid of Neferirkare
Pyramid of Neferirkare Pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 0 m
Pyramid of Khentkaus II Queen's pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Khentkaus II is a Fourth Dynasty funerary monument for the queen consort.

Egypt 99 m
Pyramid of Khentkaus II
Pyramid of Khentkaus II Queen's pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 99 m
Pyramid of Nyuserre Ini Pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Nyuserre is a mid 25th-century BC pyramid complex built by the Egyptian pharaoh Nyuserre Ini.

Egypt 129 m
Pyramid of Nyuserre Ini
Pyramid of Nyuserre Ini Pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 129 m
Pyramid of Neferefre Egyptian pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Neferefre is an unfinished architectural masterpiece located in Abusir.

Egypt 155 m
Pyramid of Neferefre
Pyramid of Neferefre Egyptian pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 155 m
Lepsius XXIV Necropolis in Egypt

Lepsius XXIV is a smooth-sided pyramid located in the central sector of the Abusir necropolis.

Egypt 172 m
Lepsius XXIV
Lepsius XXIV Necropolis in Egypt
Egypt 172 m
Double Pyramid Pyramid complex in Dahshur, Egypt

The Double Pyramid is a term referring to two pyramids constructed very close to each other.

Egypt 227 m
Double Pyramid
Double Pyramid Pyramid complex in Dahshur, Egypt
Egypt 227 m
Mastaba of Ptahshepses Ancient Egyptian tomb in the necropolis of Abu Sir

Egypt 268 m
Mastaba of Ptahshepses
Mastaba of Ptahshepses Ancient Egyptian tomb in the necropolis of Abu Sir
Egypt 268 m
Pyramid of Sahure Pyramid in Egypt

The Pyramid of Sahure is a pyramid complex built for the Egyptian pharaoh Sahure during the 5th dynasty.

Egypt 318 m
Pyramid of Sahure
Pyramid of Sahure Pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 318 m
Abusir pyramids Archaeological site in Egypt

Egypt 602 m
Abusir pyramids
Abusir pyramids Archaeological site in Egypt
Egypt 602 m
Abu Gorab Archaeological site in Egypt

Abu Gorab is an ancient Egyptian archaeological site located near Memphis.

Egypt 1.3 km
Abu Gorab
Abu Gorab Archaeological site in Egypt
Egypt 1.3 km
« Pyramid of Neferirkare - Pyramid in Egypt » is provided by Around.Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.