Lepsius XXIV, Necropolis in Egypt
Lepsius XXIV is a smooth-sided pyramid located in the central sector of the Abusir necropolis.
The pyramid is named after the Prussian Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius, who discovered it in the mid-19th century.
This monument helps to enlighten the understanding of Egyptian funerary practices and architecture.
Exploring Lepsius XXIV provides insights into the mortuary religion and cults during the pyramid age.
Although extensively damaged, Lepsius XXIV exemplifies the ingenuity of Egyptian monumental construction.
Material: limestone
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