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There are roughly 180 pyramids known of currently in Egypt. The majority of them build in the Old Kingdom. This being the golden age of pyramid construction. Most pyramids are located near the modern Cairo. __ Pyramids in the 3rd Dynasty __ __ Saqqara Step Pyramid __ -The oldest major stone structure in the world. This is also the Earliest pyramid built for the Pharaoh Zoser of the 3rd Dynasty by Imhotep. - Its construction was initially in the form of a low mastaba tomb upon which extra levels were gradually added to give it a step-like appearance. -Under this pyramid there was a system of complex corridors that was a burial chamber under the ground. - This structure unprecedented in history, represented a giant leap in building techniques, as a result Imhotep was deified by later generations. -This represented the giant leap in the building techniques. __ Pyramids in the 4th Dynasty __ __ Meidum Pyramid at Fayum __ - A 4th Dynasty pyramid that is a tower shaped structure. - The early phases of construction were done by Huni, and Snefru was responsible for the completion of the Pyramid. - The first building looked like a 7 steeped pyramid and a square base, this was later enlarged and converted to 8 steps. - The steps were filled in with packed stone and the whole structure was overlaid with a smooth casing. - The pyramid collapsed after time, and only the central core remain standing. __ The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur __ - This Pyramid was built in the 4th Dynasty by Snefru. It was a remarkable structure, and is notable for its bent shape halfway up, and the most intact casting of pyramids in Egypt. -Structural problems caused the builders to change the angle from 54' in the lower part, of inclination to 43? in the upper part, 45 meters high, and giving the bent pyramid it's 2 angle shape. __ The Red Pyramid at Dahshur ____. __ - Pharaoh Snefru built the first true pyramid in the 4th Dynasty. - Called the Red Pyramid - Approximately 105 meters high with sides 220 meters, built with a continues 43 degree angle. - Ascending westward is the passage towards the burial chamber. __ The Giza Plateau  __ - The largest pyramid ever built. - Constructed in the 4th Dynasty for Pharaoh Khufu by Hemon. - It contains 2,300,000 2.5 tone blocks of stone. .- The burial chamber was relocated during construction. - Small pyramids for queens are adjacent to the Great Pyramid. - In 1952 two solar boats were discovered next to the pyramid. - Home to two other pyramids for Khafre and Menkaura. - Both of these have valley and mortuary temples connected by causeways. - Next to Chephren's valley temple is the famous 73 meter long Sphinx. - Carved from rocky outcrop. __ Pyramids in the 5th Dynasty __ __ Sahure Pyramid  __ - Sahure is the 2nd ruler of Egypts 5th Dynasty. - He constructed this pyramid near Saqqara. - This pyramid marks a decline of pyramids in size and quality in comparison to the 4th Dynasty pyramids. - Many of the inscriptions on these pyramids provide information than the undecorated pyramids in the 4th Dynasty. - Core build from shaped limestone blocks. Consist five to six steps. - Valley temple has a long axis with eight granite columns, Basalt floor, decorated ceiling and walls.- The central room leads to the causeway that then leads to the mortuary temple. - The room also had a stairway to a roof terrace. __ Unas Pyramid __ -The last ruler of Egypt in the 5th Dynasty was Unas. - This pyramid constructed at Saqqara and is now only a small hill of rubble. - Oldest known royal tomb containing pyramid text. - A mummy was found in the burial chamber of this pyramid. - This included a skull, a right arm, and a shin. __ Pyramids of the 6th Dynasty  __ __ Pepi II pyramid __ - Located south of Saqqara constructed by Pepi II. - Pepi II was the last ruler of the 6th Dynasty. - The last Pyramid to be built in the Old Kingdom. - Inscribed Text on the walls and corridors. - The mortuary complex was decorated in a poorer manner than those of those before him.

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