King Snefru’s Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid, in the Dahshur archaeological area, is one of the most important pyramidal forms in the world, and one of the most important architectural manifestations from the reign of King Sneferu (ca. 2600 BC), as it was opened to the public yesterday, after the completion of restoration work.
Sneferu, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty during the Old Kingdom, was characterized by the expansion of foreign trade, sending disciplinary campaigns, and mining campaigns, and he and his engineer and advisor Imhotep reached the complete form of the pyramid, where he built several pyramids that remain to this day.
According to what the Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, the former Minister of Antiquities, mentions in his book "Antiquities and Secrets - Part One", those studying antiquities consider Snefru to be one of the greatest Egyptian builders for about 4560 years, as four pyramids are now attributed to him. You can come to Egypt and enjoy your vacation with the Cairo Top Tours team who will reveal the secrets of ancient civilization for you during your Egypt Classic Tours with certified Egyptologists.
The reason for the name of the pyramid is “Bent” Some archeologists assume that the inclination of the angel of the pyramid was due to the heavy weight of the rocks that were used in building the pyramid. Another opinion is that there was an issue during the process of construction. Therefore, King Senfru decided to build another pyramid to be his tomb in the afterlife. Book your tour to enjoy seeing the wonders of Egypt and the pyramids during your Egypt Easter Tours.
