Pyramid of Neferirkare

The limestone structure features multiple tiers that rise to a height of 72.8 meters with a base measuring 105 meters on each side.

Constructed during the Fifth Dynasty around 2450 BCE for Pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai, this monument marked a transition period in Egyptian pyramid construction methods.

The mortuary temple connected to the pyramid contained ceremonial spaces where priests performed daily rituals to sustain the pharaoh's spirit.

Visitors can reach the pyramid site by taking a taxi or organized tour from Cairo, as the location sits between the Giza and Saqqara archaeological areas.

The excavation of this pyramid led to the discovery of the Abusir Papyri, which documented the administrative operations of ancient Egyptian temple complexes.

GPS coordinates: 29.89503,31.20244

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58