Tour the Dashur Pyramids

Visitors make a point of touring the Dashur pyramids complex for a glimpse at the earliest true Egyptian pyramids.

The Pyramids Complex

Historically, all architecture evolves from very simplified forms to more complex varieties. This can be seen in the development of such structures as log cabins to skyscrapers, and even in pyramids. For a glimpse at the earliest true Egyptian pyramids most visitors make a point of visiting the Dahshur pyramids complex.

It is here that the pharaoh Snofru, or as some say Sneferu, transitioned away from his earlier “step” pyramid formation and attempted the first smooth sided structures. Though it is generally unknown as to why the styles changed, since it required a bit of experimentation and advanced engineering in order to perfect these structures, but the Dashur pyramids are the very first of their kind.

The Bent Pyramid

The “Bent Pyramid” is considered to be the earliest of the Dashur pyramids, and it earns its name from the distinctive change in the angle of the pyramid. Historians and archeologists alike believe that the builders of this pyramid realized that they were working at far too steep a pitch and quickly shifted to a gentler slope for the remainder of the building.

The Red Pyramid

Later, the “Red Pyramid” was built and is considered to be the first true Egyptian pyramid due to the complete absence of steps or bends of any kind. Visitors to the Dashur pyramids are able to enter this structure, climbing into the chamber where human remains were found. Though many believe it likely that Snofru could have been laid to rest in his best burial structure, it has yet to be determined if the pharaoh was indeed inside.

The Black Pyramid

The final of the Dahshur pyramids is the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III, unfortunately the pharaoh was forced to abandon his construction plans when the desert sands beneath were determined to be too unstable to support the weight of the enormous structure.

Archeological work is ongoing at the Dashur pyramids location, and only recently it was determined that structures dating from the Old to the New Kingdoms are spread throughout the site.

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