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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />		*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich [[limestone]] used in its construction.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />
	*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.		*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.
	*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.		*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

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	The '''Red Pyramid''', formally '''Sneferu Shining in the North''', and also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''', is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian pyramid located in [[Giza]], about 650 meters south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser]] and 2 kilometers north of the [[Bent Pyramid]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		The '''Red Pyramid''', formally '''Sneferu Shining in the North''', and also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''', is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian pyramid located in [[Giza]], about 650 meters south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser]] and 2 kilometers north of the [[Bent Pyramid]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that ~~would~~ help to solve Sneferu's pyramid ~~mystery~~. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was ~~insert~~ into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, ~~reveal~~ the location of a temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>		The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that might help solve the mystery of Sneferu's pyramid. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was inserted into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, revealing the location of temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>

			==Trivia==
			*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />
			*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.
			*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

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	~~==Trivia==~~
	*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />
	*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.
	*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	[[File:AC Origins Red Pyramid.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Red Pyramid]]		[[File:AC Origins Red Pyramid.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Red Pyramid]]
	The '''Red Pyramid''', formally '''Sneferu Shining in the North''', and also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''', is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian pyramid located in [[Giza]], about 650 ~~metres~~ south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		The '''Red Pyramid''', formally '''Sneferu Shining in the North''', and also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''', is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian pyramid located in [[Giza]], about 650 meters south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser]] and 2 kilometers north of the [[Bent Pyramid]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	Built by [[Sneferu]], a pharaoh of the {{Wiki\|Fourth Dynasty of Egypt\|Fourth dynasty}}, the Red Pyramid was the third pyramid he built, following the [[Meidum Pyramid\|Medium]] and [[Bent ~~Pyramid]]s~~, and ultimately served as his tomb. The Red Pyramid is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided pyramid.<ref name="~~ACO~~" />		Built by [[Sneferu]], a pharaoh of the {{Wiki\|Fourth Dynasty of Egypt\|Fourth dynasty}}, the Red Pyramid was the third pyramid he built, following the [[Meidum Pyramid\|Medium]] and Bent Pyramids, and ultimately served as his tomb. The Red Pyramid is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided pyramid, being the first to utilize casing blocks.<ref name="A True Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "The Red Pyramid of Dahshur" – A True Pyramid</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
	The pyramid rises from the desert at an angle of inclination of 42 degrees to an elevation of 105 ~~metres~~. It is the third largest pyramid in Egypt after the [[Great Pyramid of Giza\|Great Pyramid of Khufu]] and the [[Pyramid of Khafre]], both at [[Giza]]. The pyramid is surrounded by a funerary complex that includes a ruined mortuary temple on the eastern side of the pyramid and an enclosure wall.<ref name="~~ACO~~" />		The pyramid rises from the desert at an angle of inclination of 42 degrees to an elevation of 105 meters. It is the third largest pyramid in Egypt after the [[Great Pyramid of Giza\|Great Pyramid of Khufu]] and the [[Pyramid of Khafre]], both at [[Giza]]. The pyramid is surrounded by a funerary complex that includes a ruined mortuary temple on the eastern side of the pyramid and an enclosure wall.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />

	The remains of the mortuary temple have long been used by local people as place to ~~socialise~~. Located just west of the pyramid is a deep open shaft full of water at the bottom, under which lies a submerged passageway that connects with the interior of the pyramid.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACO~~" />		The remains of the mortuary temple have long been used by local people as place to socialize. Located just west of the pyramid is a deep open shaft full of water at the bottom, under which lies a submerged passageway that connects with the interior of the pyramid.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Red Pyramid of Dahshur" – Lost Annexes</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.		*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.<ref name="A True Pyramid" />
	*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.		*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.
	*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.		*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron rich limestone used in its construction.		*The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.
	*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.		*The Red Pyramid was not always red but was once cased in fine white limestone.
	*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}} where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.		*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real-life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}}, where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used, since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}} where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.		*A pyramidion was discovered next to the real life Red Pyramid at {{Wiki\|Dahshur}} where it is now on display. It is possible it was never used since the angle of inclination of the pyramidion differs from that of the pyramid itself.

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

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	==History==		==History==
	The [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]], explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that would help to solve Sneferu's pyramid mystery. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was insert into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, reveal the location of a temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>		The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that would help to solve Sneferu's pyramid mystery. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was insert into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, reveal the location of a temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>

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	~~[[Category:Landmarks in Giza]]~~
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			[[Category:Locations in Giza]]

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	==History==		==History==
	The [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]], explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that would help to solve Sneferu's pyramid mystery. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was insert into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, reveal the location of a temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>		The [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]], explored the tomb in 48 BCE, helping the scholar [[Merkes]] to look for an ancient artifact that would help to solve Sneferu's pyramid mystery. The artifact, revealed to be a model replica of the pyramid, was insert into the pyramidion at the top of the pyramid with the other model replicas of the Bent Pyramid and the Medium Pyramid, reveal the location of a temple ruins, built above Sneferu's secret vault.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramid">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==