Esther

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Posted: 06 Feb 2024


Taken: 17 Dec 2023

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1/640 f/11.0 105.0 mm ISO 125

Canon EOS 70D

EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Dahshur
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Red Pyramid (Explored)

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.
. . .

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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Marco F. Delminho, Gillian Everett, Anton Cruz Carro, RHH and 17 other people have particularly liked this photo


15 comments - The latest ones
 RHH
RHH
Impressive and fascinating information.
8 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Magnifique et excellente prise de vue agréablement partagée.
Bonne et heureuse journée paisible.
8 months ago.
 Makrofan
Makrofan club
Sehr schöne Aufnahme - Danke für die Informationen!
8 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das schaut richtig klasse aus,wie du diese Pyramide darstellst mit dieser Perspektive liebe Esther :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 months ago.
Esther club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Egypt has over 100 pyramids. The ones in Giza are the most well known and the most frequented by tourists. In Dahshur, the pyramids are far apart and there are fewer tourists to invade the photographs. It is well worth the 35 minute drive from Cairo.
8 months ago.
Günter Klaus club has replied to Esther club
Vielen Dank für dein nettes Feedback zu den Pyramiden liebe Esther :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive.
Thank you for the interesting note
8 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Stunning shot.
8 months ago.
 Kayleigh
Kayleigh club
Great view Ester!
8 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Esther
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
8 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Exceptional capture!

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8 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks for your visits and comments.
8 months ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
An iconic image of ancient Egypt very well framed. Warm greetings, Anton.
8 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Great to have been there.
8 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks for visiting.
8 months ago.

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