Pyramid of el-Kula

The Pyramid of el-Kula features three distinct steps with a base length of 18.60 meters and currently reaches a height of 8.25 meters.

Belgian Egyptologist Jean Capart conducted extensive excavations of the pyramid in 1949, following initial documentation by John Shae Perring and Richard William Howard Vyse in 1837.

The structure represents one of seven small step pyramids built distant from major Egyptian centers, indicating regional variations in ancient Egyptian architectural practices.

The pyramid's construction utilized local limestone blocks measuring up to 60 by 100 centimeters, bound together with a mixture of clay, Nile silt, sand, and limestone chips.

Unlike typical Egyptian pyramids, the corners of el-Kula align with cardinal directions, possibly due to its positioning relative to the northwest-flowing Nile River.

Location: Aswan Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

GPS coordinates: 25.13342,32.73346

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:51