At Dahshur, there is a bowed pyramid.

The Bent Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid situated around 40 kilometers from Cairo in the Royal Necropolis of Dahshur.

It was constructed circa 2600 BC under the Old Kingdom of Pharaoh Sneferu and is the world’s oldest standing structure.

Although it is the second Pyramid erected by Sneferu, it is considered a typical example of an early Pyramid building in Egypt, with a more basic form.

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Location:

Dahshur and the Bent Pyramid may be reached at Giza after traveling around 50 minutes from downtown Cairo and 45 minutes from the Three Pyramids of Giza.

Throughout the trip, you will pass by tiny rural settlements and small villages, which will be enjoyable to see.

History:

The Bent Pyramid is found in Dahshur Necropolis and was constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Snefru of the Old Kingdom.

When compared to other pyramids, Snofru’s final resting place stands out because of its sudden change in an angle towards the top:

it rises more sharply (54.3 degrees) than the Red Pyramid or the Giza Pyramids for three-quarters of its height before abruptly tapering at a softer slope, thus its name.

The origin of the Pyramid’s design, as well as why Snofru would construct two pyramids just a kilometer apart, have long been a source of consternation in Egyptology.
Many believed that the Bent Pyramid was the result of a change in plan prompted by concerns about its stability and that when these concerns persisted, a second, more secure Pyramid was built to ensure Snofru’s afterlife.

This was by the axiom that a Pharaoh required only one sanctuary for his Ka.
One last feature distinguishes the Bent Pyramid from other pyramids:

it has two entrances, one on its west side and another on its north face, which is more traditional.

To the south of the main Queen’s Pyramid lies a smaller Queen’s Pyramid, which may have belonged to Snofru’s wife Hetepheres.

If it did, she didn’t stay there for long: she left after thieves had gained entry to both of Snofru’s Pyramids at Dahshur.

To ensure its safety, her sarcophagus was transported to Giza and concealed in a shaft next to the Great Pyramid of her son Cheops.

The inside of the Bent Pyramid will most likely not be available to the public in the foreseeable future, according to the museum.

Many believed that the Bent Pyramid was the result of a change in plan prompted by concerns about its stability and that when these concerns persisted, a second, more secure pyramid was built to ensure Snofru’s afterlife. This was by the axiom that a pharaoh required only one sanctuary for his Ka.

One last feature distinguishes the Bent Pyramid from other pyramids: it has two entrances, one on its west side and another on its north face, which is more traditional.

A secondary queen’s pyramid, perhaps belonging to Snofru’s wife Hetepheres, may be found to the south of the main pyramid.

After thieves broke through Snofru’s Pyramid at Dahshur and the Great Pyramid of her son Cheops, her sarcophagus was carried to Giza and concealed in a shaft next to the Great Pyramid of her son Cheops, if it did happen.

According to current plans, the Bent Pyramid’s interior will not be available to visitors in the foreseeable future.

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