Located roughly 62 miles (99km) from Cairo, the Meidum Pyramid was built during the reign of King Sneferu, the first pharaoh of the 4th dynasty (2613 to 2589 BC). The Meidum Pyramid was Egypt’s ...
Humanity has been captivated by pyramids for centuries due to their magnificent and formidable constructions. These architectural wonders serve as enduring reminders of the cultural and religious ...
Patriarch’s PyramidSnefru, Khufu’s father, built several failed pyramids, such as this one in Meidum, before managing to construct one with smooth sides at Dahshur, near Memphis. Photograph by C.