The Pyramid Field of Dahshur

Currently Dashur is one of the best places to see large pyramids, because it has few visitors, yet is not a far drive from Cairo.


The Red Pyramid
Located in South Saqqara stand the pyramids Dhashur (Dahshur). Pyramid and Red Pyramid built about 2 km to the south of the Faraoun bench. The founder of the pyramids is thought to have been Snofru (2575 - 2551 BC) was the first ruler of the dynasty, 4. Snofru built these pyramids and two believed that built the pyramid in the Maydun. Khufu's son, who continued in the direction of construction.
Red Pyramid is believed that the elderly and the only one that can be entered at this time .. Bent Pyramid was built from limestone which is extracted locally. The roof had held Tora limestone polished. This pyramid is also known as the Shining South of the pyramid.
Housing blocks are very stable and very difficult to remove because the inside of the slope. The balance of payments is 188.6my 105m high. Because the curve in construction, and the angle of the original, there were 128.5m high.

The Bent Pyramid
Bent Pyramid is unique for two reasons. The first is to change the angle. There are two theories for this change. The first is that the builders can be tired and wanted to reduce the size and finish more quickly. Another is that when the pyramid collapsed Maydun, the architect lost his nerve and change the angle.
Maydun angle of 52 degrees, as is the base of the pyramid was built. In a curve, the angle changed to 43.5 degrees to the peak.
The second reason is that it has two entrances. The first is at the center of the north and 12 feet above the ground. This leads to the upper chamber. Second entrance is on the west side and above the ground. This leads to the House of Representatives. Floors of houses built on both 4 p.m. with deep stone blocks.