(N.Morgan) A remarkable discovery has been made in Egypt, researchers found a 4,600 year old pyramid in pristine condition. It is believed that the pyramid was either built by pharaoh Huni or Snefru around 2590-2635 BC.
Seven of these ‘provincial’ pyramids have been discovered to date near settlements in Egypt, each exhibiting almost identical dimensions. While their exact purpose is not fully understood, archaeologists believe that they may have held some symbolic significance.
Sadly however it looks as though interest in these structures may have only been short lived, as by the time the Great Pyramid was being built only a few decades later it is thought that the pyramid at Edfu and others like it may have already been abandoned.
The Edfu pyramid is similar to the step pyramid of Djoser (pictured). Image Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 Dennis Jarvis
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Step pyramids are a later, and more primitive, development. Oh, and how do you date a pile of rocks? Key words “It is believed…”
Don’t type rot! Pyramids developed from mustabas.