Bent Pyramid
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Address | Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt |
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Opened | 2600 BC |
Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM |
Volume | 1,237,040 cubic metres (43,685,655 cu ft) |
Architects | Sneferu |
Did you know | Unlike most of the pyramids in Egypt the Bent Pyramids exterior polished limestone casing is still largely intact; making it one of the best preserved pyramids. |
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ID | 1438685 |
About Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo, built under the Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu. A unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, this was the second pyramid built by Sneferu.
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