Bent Pyramid
هرم سنفرو المائل · 기자주
ancient tomb in Egypt
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:57
Welcome to the Royal Necropolis of Dahshur, dominated by the imposing and enigmatic silhouette of the Bent Pyramid. Standing at a height of 344 feet, this monument is a critical laboratory of ancient engineering, representing the…
Listen in the app2The Northern Face and Entryway1:43
Our exploration begins at the northern face of the Bent Pyramid. Here, you will find the original entrance, located relatively low on the structure. …
Listen in the app3The Lower Chamber and Corbelled Vaults1:42
Descending through the northern passage, we emerge into the antechamber and eventually the so-called 'Lower Chamber.' The first thing that will strike you is the height. The ceiling rises to a staggering twelve and a half meters,…
Listen in the app4The Mystery of the Chimney1:40
Deep within the lower chamber system, located precisely on the vertical axis of the pyramid, lies one of the most puzzling features of ancient Egyptian architecture: the Chimney. This is a vertical shaft that rises fifteen meters…
Listen in the app5The Connecting Tunnel and Internal Core1:34
As we move between the two chamber systems, we traverse a rough, narrow tunnel that connects the lower and upper chambers. This feature is architecturally distinct from the rest of the pyramid because it was crudely hacked…
Listen in the app6The Western Face and Secondary Entrance1:40
The Bent Pyramid is unique among major pyramids for having two separate entrances. We now turn our attention to the western entrance, located high up on the western face. …
Listen in the app7The Upper Chamber and the Wooden Beams1:40
We now enter the 'Upper Chamber,' the climax of the western system. This room is approximately eight meters by five meters and reaches a height of over sixteen meters. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:21
As we conclude our tour of the Bent Pyramid, we stand back to admire a monument that is far from a failure. While the change in angle may have originated from structural caution, the result is a unique and enduring masterpiece…
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What is Bent Pyramid?
Bent Pyramid is a place in 기자주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 기자주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 17 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.7903, 31.2092 |
| Last updated |
