Red Pyramid
Dahshur is home to the Red Pyramid, sometimes referred to as the North Pyramid. The red limestone used in building it gave it its name. The Red Pyramid has the largest base of any pyramid in Egypt, second only to the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. However, at 104 meters, it is considerably shorter due to its sides' 43-degree slope (341 feet). It is currently Egypt's third-largest and fourth-highest pyramid. It was the first successful real, smooth-sided pyramid constructed in Egypt, even though it was no longer the largest. It also introduced the widely recognized Giza style of pyramids.
The Red Pyramid was the second (or possibly third) pyramid built by Pharaoh Snefru (2575-2551 B.C.) and was most likely begun during his twenty-second and twenty-ninth years in power. It took roughly 17 years to build, according to numerous inscriptions found on some of the stone blocks. It stands 105 meters (345 feet) tall and has three rooms.
The entrance is located on the north-facing side, just like the majority of Egyptian pyramids. This opens a corridor that is 60 meters (200 feet) long. A short corridor that leads to the first room is located at the foot of this passage. The height of this chamber is roughly 12 meters (40 feet).
The second, nearly identical-sized chamber is accessible from the southern end of the first chamber by a short hallway. This chamber is located just beneath the summit of the Red pyramid, in contrast to the majority of pyramid chambers. These first two chambers are located on the ground. An entrance in the wall is cut at the southern end of this second chamber. The final chamber is reached through a new wooden staircase. This chamber is built into the masonry and is higher than the preceding two. It stands around 15 meters (50 feet) tall and is thought to be the burial chamber. Pharaoh Khufu, the son of Pharaoh Snefru, is said to have buried his father here. However, no human remains have been discovered.
A unique pyramidion, also known as the capstone, has been discovered, rebuilt, and is now on exhibit. However, since its degree of inclination differs from that of the Red pyramid, it is questionable whether it was ever truly used. East of the pyramid is also the remnants of a mortuary temple. This is noteworthy because Snefru was the first to exploit the Egyptian temples' east-west alignment to coincide with the sun's movement.
Until recently, it was impossible to go securely to Egypt's Dashur region. As a result, the Red Pyramid is not as popular as the other pyramids on the Giza Plateau. This makes coming here a lot more pleasurable. In addition, unlike most other sites, this pyramid can be entered without restriction. As a result, without the crowds and with open access, a visit to The Red Pyramid is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of Egypt's most famous pyramids up close.
Location: Dahshur necropolis in Cairo
