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The Pyramds of Ancient Egypt : Overview of the most important pyramids

Overview of the most important Pyramids


King (pharaoh) Dates (BC) Time [years] Name Location Height [m] Base [m] Angle of the sides Volume [1000 m3] Volume per year [1000 m3]
Djoser 2630-2611 19 Step pyramid Saqqara 60 107x123 - 330 17
Sneferu 2575-2551 24 - Meidum 92 144 75/52 639 149
Bent pyramid Dashur 105 188 54/43 1237
Red pyramid Dashur 105 220 43.5 1694
Khufu 2551-2528 23 Great pyramid Giza 147 230 52 2583 112
Khafre 2520-2494 26 Second pyramid Giza 144 215 53 2211 85
Menkaure 2490-2472 18 Third pyramid Giza 65 103 51.5 235 13

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