Apr 01, 2021

Bent Pyramid

• By : Sama El- Sayed
• In : Winter 2020

Dahshur Pyramid: About 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the south of Cairo, is the site of Dashur (also spelled Dahshur), the southernmost site in the Memphite Necropolis, which is best known for two of its pyramids, Snefru’s Bent and Red Pyramids, but there are another four pyramids here as well, though they are not accessible by the public: theWhite Pyramid of Amenemhat II; the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III; the Pyramid of Senwosret III; and the Pyramid of Ameny Qemau.

During the construction of the Dahshur Pyramid Bent Pyramid, it was found that the massive weight of the structure was starting to cause subsidence at its base. This made the architects decide to decrease the angle of the sides, which gave it its unusual appearance and nickname.

Dahshur Pyramid "The Red Pyramid" is regarded as the first true pyramid, built to have sloping sides and not as a step pyramid. Access to its interior is free of charge and is achieved by first climbing a staircase built on its northern face, followed by a steep descent down a wooden staircase.

Dahshur Pyramid "The Red Pyramid or Bent and Red Pyramid could be arranged as a day tour while you are staying in Cairo or combined with full-day excursion including Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx Valley Temple or with the Tour of Sakkara Step Pyramid or Memphis ( Mit Rahina ). some of the tourists prefer to have the visit to Dahsur Pyramids as a separate half or full-day tours to spend more time there and of course that's possible as we arrange it all for our guests.