They are the most visited tourist monuments, and also the most mysterious and imposing. To this day, it is still not clear how they were able to erect these impressive funerary temples. What does seem to be increasingly clear is when were the pyramids built Of Egipt.
Do you want to have an answer to that question? Wait no more, and keep reading!
Step pyramid
La Step pyramid It was the first prototype of a pyramid to be built in the country. The work was carried out under the orders of Pharaoh Zoser, of the III dynasty (around the year 2650 BC). It is eight meters high and 63m from side to side (at its base). It is located in Sakkara, south of the city of Memphis.
Bent Pyramid
La Bent Pyramid it was the first attempt to build a construction site with completely smooth walls. However, due to a calculation error, they had to redesign the plans and therefore the construction, since otherwise the pyramid would have collapsed under its own weight. Despite this complication, it is the one that is best preserved, being largely covered as in the past. It is the work of Senefuru (or also Snefru), pharaoh of the IV dynasty during the years 2614 and 2579 BC, and who, in addition, would be the father of Jufu (better known as Cheops). It is 105'07m high, and the sides of its base measure 188'60m each. To visit it, you must go to Dahsur, which is located about 40km south of Cairo.
Red pyramid
La Red pyramid It is spectacular. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Seneferu, of the fourth dynasty, that is, around 2630 BC, it is the third successful work carried out by the ancient builders. It is 104'40m high, and each side measures an average of 220m. It is located 40km from Cairo, in Dahsur.
Pyramids of Giza
Finally we have at Pyramids of Giza. The best known of all the Egyptian territory. They were built during the fourth dynasty, by the pharaohs Cheops (who lived between 2589 and 2566 BC), Khafre (lived between 2547 and 2521 BC), and Menkaure (2514 and 2489 BC). They are located about 20km from Cairo.
If you are a lover of monuments, you can't miss these beautiful pyramids.