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Red Pyramid (Explored)
"The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafre at Giza. It is also believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a "true" smooth-sided pyramid. Local residents refer to the Red Pyramid as el-heram el-watwaat, meaning the Bat Pyramid.
The Red Pyramid was not always red. It used to be cased with white Tura limestone, but only a few of these stones now remain at the pyramid's base, at the corner. During the Middle Ages much of the white Tura limestone was taken for buildings in Cairo, revealing the red limestone beneath.
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The Red Pyramid was the third pyramid built by Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu, and was built 2575–2563 BCE."
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The Red Pyramid was not always red. It used to be cased with white Tura limestone, but only a few of these stones now remain at the pyramid's base, at the corner. During the Middle Ages much of the white Tura limestone was taken for buildings in Cairo, revealing the red limestone beneath.
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The Red Pyramid was the third pyramid built by Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu, and was built 2575–2563 BCE."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Pyramid
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Bonne et heureuse journée paisible.
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
Esther club has replied to Günter Klaus clubGünter Klaus club has replied to Esther clubWünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
Thank you for the interesting note
I like this picture, and your Egyptian sequence, very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition. Unusual for us to see.
Fantastic red colours too
Best Wishes, a good weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
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