Discovering Egypt’s Unknowns: Here Are 10 Pyramids You Didn’t Know Existed!
Egypt is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. When it comes to historical antiquities, Egypt leads the globe with gorgeous cultural sites. But what is Egypt’s claim to fame? Definitely the Giza Pyramids! Are these, however, Egypt’s only pyramids? Obviously not! There are more pyramids to be discovered, and we’ll bring them to light.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
The huge pyramids of Giza were built for kings Khufu (second king of the fourth dynasty), Khafre (fourth king of the fourth dynasty), and Menkaure (fifth king of the fourth dynasty). The group’s oldest pyramid was built for Khufu, while the middle one was built for Khafre, and the final pyramid was built for Menkaure.
The Red Pyramid
Dahshur is home to the Red Pyramid. It gets its name from the red limestone that was utilized in its construction. The Red Pyramid, after the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, has the largest base of any pyramid in Egypt.
The Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid, located in the center of Dahshur, was built in 2600 BC by Pharaoh Sneferu of the Old Kingdom. It gets its name from the way it was built as the structure of the pyramid appears to be bowed or inclined to one side. Additionally, the pyramid’s formal name is the Pyramid of Sneferu or the Southern Shining Pyramid.
The Black Pyramid
The Amenemhat III Black pyramid is one of Egypt’s most well-known constructions from the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BC) and one of only five of the 11 pyramids at Dahshur still standing. Amenemhat III’s black pyramid created history by housing both the pharaoh and his queens.
The Meidum Pyramid
This pyramid is older than the Pyramids of Giza because it was built during Egypt’s Third Dynasty. The Meidum was designed for Huni, who is the very last of the Third Dynasty kings.
The Userkaf Pyramid
The Pyramid of Userkaf, was built between 2494 and 2487 BC under the administration of Userkaf, a Fifth Dynasty pharaoh. This is one of the pyramids found in Saqqara and is unique among the Fourth Dynasty pyramids.
The Hawara Pyramid
The Pyramid of Hawara is located three hours south of Cairo. The Pyramid of Hawara was built in 1850 BC, making it 3,865 years old today, according to historians.
The Djoser Pyramid
The Step Pyramid of Djoser is one of the most important, as it is commonly regarded to be the world’s oldest cut-stone construction. Making it a key landmark for Egyptologists, archaeologists, and architects alike. Imhotep, Pharaoh Djoser’s vizier, built the Step Pyramid of Djoser during the Third Dynasty.
The Unas Pyramid
In the Fifth Dynasty, the pyramid of Unas was constructed. Despite its size, this pyramid is notable because it contains the first example of funerary Inscriptions. These inscriptions were engraved on the walls of the burial chamber and, through instructive spells, aided the deceased pharaoh in his passage to the afterlife.
The Teti Pyramid
The ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife, thus this pyramid was built in their honor. According to the ancient Egyptian idea of life after death, King Teti was buried in this pyramid.
Egypt contributes to its list of tourist attractions with those amazing pyramids, which will have travelers from all over the world learning more about their existence. Throughout history, Egypt has been a mesmerizing nation that has never stopped wielding wonders and magic.
