Meidum

Welcome to Meidum, the site of one of the most enigmatic and architecturally significant structures in Egypt: the so-called 'Collapse Pyramid.' As you stand in this remote desert location, approximately one hundred kilometers…

To understand Meidum, we must look at the transition between two dynasties. The inner core of the structure was built by Huni, who followed the tradition of the step pyramids established by Djoser at Saqqara. …

For those brave enough to enter, the journey into the heart of the Meidum pyramid begins at the entrance high on the north face. To reach the interior, you must traverse a long, steep descending passage that is approximately…

At the end of the passages and the vertical shaft, you arrive at the burial chamber, the most sacred spot in the pyramid. In earlier pyramids, the burial chamber was always dug deep into the bedrock beneath the structure. …

Just outside the eastern face of the pyramid lie the remains of a small, simple mortuary temple. This was the place where daily offerings were made to the spirit of the deceased king. …

A short distance from the pyramid is a massive, mud-brick structure known as Mastaba 17. This is a grand tomb likely built for an anonymous prince of the royal family. …

As we conclude our journey around the exterior of Meidum, we must address the defining characteristic of the site: its collapse. For centuries, people called this the 'False Pyramid' because it didn't look like the ones at Giza. …

Our exploration of Meidum has taken us through the heart of an architectural revolution. We have seen the transition from step pyramid to true pyramid, walked the long descending passage, and stood in the first above-ground…