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[[File:AC Origins Red Pyramid.jpg|thumb| | The '''Red Pyramid''' (ancient name: '''Sneferu Shining in the North'''), also known as the '''Shining Pyramid''', is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian pyramid located in the [[Saqqara Nome]], about 650 metres south of the [[Pyramid of Djoser|Step Pyramid of King Djoser]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
The '''Red Pyramid''' | |||
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]]. The Red Pyramid is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided 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 both the [[Meidum Pyramid]] and the [[Bent Pyramid]]. The Red Pyramid is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided pyramid.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
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. | ==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 | 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" /> | ||
== | ==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> | |||
== Gallery == | ==Trivia== | ||
*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 {{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== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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AC Origins Red Pyramid Pyramidion .jpg| Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid. | AC Origins Red Pyramid Pyramidion .jpg| Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid. | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in Giza]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Giza]] | ||
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The Red Pyramid (ancient name: Sneferu Shining in the North), also known as the Shining Pyramid, is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located in the Saqqara Nome, about 650 metres south of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.[1]
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. The Red Pyramid is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided pyramid.[1]
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 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.[1]
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.[1]
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.[2]
Trivia
- 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.
Appearance
Gallery
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Detail of the pyramidion or 'benbenet' of the Red Pyramid. -
Activity in the mortuary temple. -
The Red Pyramid from above.
