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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>
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The '''Red Pyramid''', also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''' or the '''North Pyramid '''(ancient name: '''Sneferu Shining in the North'''), is an ancient [[Egypt|Egyptian]] pyramid located in the [[Saqqara Nome]], about 650 metres south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser|Step Pyramid of King Djoser]].  


Built by [[Sneferu]], a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, the Red Pyramid was the third pyramid he built following both the [[Meidum Pyramid]] and the [[Bent Pyramid]]. Upon completion, the Red Pyramid became the first true pyramid ever built on Earth.  The pyramid rises from the desert at 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.  The remains of the mortuary temple have long been used by local people as place to socialise, as well as a place to do more practical things such as hanging washing out to dry.  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.
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>


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.
==Description==
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" />


== Trivia ==
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>
* 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.
* A pyramidion was discovered next to the real life Red Pyramid at 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.  


== Gallery ==
==History==
<gallery>
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>
AC Origins Red Pyramid Pyramidion .jpg| Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid.
 
AC Origins Red Pyramid Temple.jpg|Activity in the mortuary temple.
==Trivia==
ACO Red Pyramid.jpg|The Red Pyramid from above.  
*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.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
AC Origins Red Pyramid Pyramidion .jpg|Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid
AC Origins Red Pyramid Temple.jpg|Activity in the mortuary temple
ACO Red Pyramid.jpg|The Red Pyramid from above
ACO Sneferu's tomb.jpg|Sneferu's burial chamber
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Reference==
==Appearances==
* ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
 
==References==
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Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid, formally Sneferu Shining in the North, and also known as the Shining Pyramid, is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located in Giza, about 650 meters south of the Pyramid of Djoser and 2 kilometers north of the Bent Pyramid.[1]

Built by Sneferu, a pharaoh of the Fourth dynasty, the Red Pyramid was the third pyramid he built, following the 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.[2]

Description[edit | edit source]

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 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.[2]

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.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

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.[4]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The Red Pyramid is so named because of the warm hues of the iron-rich limestone used in its construction.[2]
  • 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 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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid
    Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid
  • Activity in the mortuary temple
    Activity in the mortuary temple
  • The Red Pyramid from above
    The Red Pyramid from above
  • Sneferu's burial chamber
    Sneferu's burial chamber

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Red Pyramid of Dahshur" – A True Pyramid
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Red Pyramid of Dahshur" – Lost Annexes
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Secrets of the First Pyramids

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