Wednesday, 1 July 2015

The Buried Pyramid of Sekhemkhet, North Saqqara














"No data"

The more and more buried pyramid of Sekhemkhet and a part of the enclosure wall. Be quick, in a few years you won't be able to see anything. Access to the burial chamber is impossible due to the accumulation of sand in the descending passage.


North Mazghuna pyramid of Sobekneferu












"No data"

Not much to see apart from a few coptic tombs. Substructure is under the sand, not visible.
On the east side, a causeway/ramp built with huge mudbrick walls leads to the pyramid.

Saturday, 6 June 2015

Pyramid of Ameny Qemau, Dashur













"No data"
Access via the south of the Dashur Royal Lake (Birkat Al Malik), walk on the border of the desert with your google map in hands, as it is a bit difficult to find.



Friday, 20 March 2015

Snefru's False Pyramid at Meidum













"The Stable Pyramid"

This monstruosity was the first true pyramid. Unfortunately, it exploded during testing phases. In the sarcophagus chamber, there is a little hole in the wall, the only access to the secret chamber discovered in the 90's.
Have a tea with the guards while watching the pyramid and don't leave without crawling through Mastaba 17.

The so-called Pyramids of Biahmu, Fayoum













Access from Medinet El Fayum ring road, go north to the town of Biahmu.

Thursday, 20 February 2014

The Pyramid of Userkaf, North Saqqara













"Pure are the places of Userkaf"

Well there is sign that says "Closed", but hum hum...
Don't forget to check out the Queen's and Satellite pyramid, as you can access the burial chambers which are open air.












Tuesday, 26 November 2013

The Headless Pyramid Of Menkauhor, Saqqara












"Divine are the cult places of Menkauhor"

Access restricted, as it is in the VIP area of Saqqara. Ask the gaffirs near the Teti pyramid if they can help you.

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Djedefre Pyramid at Abu Rawash












"The firmament of Djedefre"
A.K.A. The Lost Pyramid.
Located 8 km north of Giza on top of a mountain.
























Featuring the bizzare "it was cut by a machine" stone, made famous by Christopher Dunn.

Pyramid of Khentkawes In Giza












"No Data"

Step Pyramid or Mastaba ? Nobody knows...

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Senusret III Pyramid, Dashur













"No Data"
Hard to get to this one because of the military installations and the oil refinery.
Best solution is turn right before the Dashur entrance, follow the canal and search for the causeway leading to the pyramid.
Impressive complex, lots of restoration going on there.














The White Pyramid of Amenemhat II at Dashur












"Amememhet is Well Cared For"
Completely destroyed, looks like a big pile of sand. Substructure can be accessed between the limestone blocks in the crater.
Don't go to the pyramid from the tourist road or you will probably have problems... follow the pipeline. And don't use Ektachrome EPL 400 on a sunny day or all your photos will be overexposed like this one.

Niuserre Sun Temple, Abu Ghurab












"Delight of Re"
Formerly known as the Pyramid of Righa