Delve into Minshat Dahshur in Egypt
Minshat Dahshur in the region of Al Jīzah is located in Egypt - some 18 mi or ( 29 km ) South of Cairo , the country's capital .
Local time in Minshat Dahshur is now 05:00 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Cairo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tyre, Gaza, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Zawiyat Abu Musallam. While being here, you might want to check out Tyre . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Minshat Dahshur ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Climbing Out the Red Pyramid in Egypt
Welcome to a date in Egypt at the Red Pyramid at Dahshur. This was a 200 ft incline to get out of the Red pyramid.Follow the Light.,Subscribe if your interested. Check out my rare video store on youtu ..
Egypt Trip - Part 1 - Cairo, Saqqara, Luxor
Arrival in Cairo; Saqqara; Pyramids at Giza; camel ride; Transfer to Luxor, Egypt; Karnak Temple; papyrus store; Luxor Temple We stayed in Cairo at the Ramses Hilton, directly opposite the Egyptian Mu ..
Inside the Red Pyramid of Snorfu Momentsintime's photos around Dahshur, Egypt (travel pics)
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Giza and Sakkara (Saqqara) Pyramids Christopherkrum's photos around Saqqara, Egypt
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Interesting facts about this location
Dahshur
Dahshur (Arabic دهشور Dahšūr, in English often called Dashur), is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613-2589 BCE.
Located at 29.80 31.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
White Pyramid
The White Pyramid of Amenemhat II is located in the pyramid field at Dahshur, Egypt, and is now nothing more than a pile of rubble, having been heavily quarried for stone. The remaining limestone rubble has given rise to its modern name. The pyramid is surrounded by a large rectangular enclosure wall.
Located at 29.81 31.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Pyramid of Amenemhat III (Dahshur)
The Black Pyramid was built by King Amenemhat III during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2055-1650 BC). It is one of the five remaining pyramids of the original eleven pyramids at Dahshur in Egypt. Originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, the pyramid earned the name "Black Pyramid" for its dark, decaying appearance as a rubble mound. The Black pyramid was the first to house both the deceased pharaoh and his queens.
Located at 29.79 31.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo, built under the Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu (c. 2600 BC). A unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, this was the second pyramid built by Sneferu. The lower part of the pyramid rises from the desert at a 54-degree inclination, but the top section is built at the shallower angle of 43 degrees, lending the pyramid its very obvious "bent" appearance.
Located at 29.79 31.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Red Pyramid
The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafra at Giza. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is also believed to be the world's first successful attempt at constructing a "true" smooth-sided pyramid.
Located at 29.81 31.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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