Bent Pyramid Dahshur, Egypt

General
General view from one corner of the Bent Pyramid. Photo by Ruth Shilling. Chanel Wheeler all photos →

Built by Pharaoh Sneferu, the Bent Pyramid was the first true pyramid, as opposed to a step pyramid. Its unusual angle probably results from a necessary last-minute adjustment to the angle.

Location map of Bent Pyramid, Dahshur, Egypt. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Bent Pyramid, Dahshur, Egypt. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Dahshur, Egypt
Coordinates
29.7901000° N, 31.2091310° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Bent Pyramid
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023