Over the course of 3,500 years there were 118 pyramids constructed by the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.[1] This list presents the vital statistics of the pyramids listed in chronological order, when available.
| Pharaoh | Ancient name | Dynasty | Site | Base length x Height (m) | Volume (cu.m) | Inclination | Notes | Image |
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| Djoser | ancient name unknown Pyramid of Djoser | 3rd | Saqqara | 121w.x109d.x60h. | 330,400 | Pyramid complex includes enclosure wall more than a mile long 10.5 meters high. The complex covers 37 acres and there are 3.5 miles of underground tunnels. |  |
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| Sekhemkhet | ancient name unknown “Buried Pyramid” | 3rd | Saqqara | 120sq.x7h. | 33,600 (unfinished) |  |
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| Khaba is thought to be the owner of this pyramid but this is disputed. | ancient name is unknown “Layer Pyramid” | 3rd | Zawiyet el-Aryan | 84sq.x20h. | 47,040 (unfinished) |  |
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| Sneferu | Sneferu Endures | 4th | Meidum | 144sq.x92h. | 638,733 | 51° 50' 35" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid |  |
| Sneferu | The Southern Shining Pyramid | 4th | Dashur | 188sq.x105h. | 1,237,040 | 54° 50' 35" /43° 22' | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid |  |
| Sneferu | The Shining Pyramid | 4th | Dashur | 220sq.x105h. | 1,694,000 | 43° 22' | .jpg) |
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| Khufu | Khufu's Horizon | 4th | Giza | 230.3sq.x146.6h. | 2,583,283 | 51° 50' 40" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 3 queens pyramids. |  |
| Djedefre | Djedefre's Starry Sky | 4th | Abu Rawash | 106.2sq.x~68h.[2] | 131,043 | ~52°[2] | destroyed[3] Pyramid complex included a satellite pyramid. |  |
| Khafra | Khafre is great | 4th | Giza | 215.25sq.x143.5h. | 2,211,096 | 53°10' | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid. |  |
| Sanakht aka Nebka (?) | 4th | Zawiyet el-Aryan | 200sq.x?h. | (unfinished) | ||||
| Menkaure | Menkaure is Divine | 4th | Giza | 103.4sq.x65.5h. | 235,183 | 51°20′25″ | Pyramid complex includes 3 queens pyramids. |  |
| Shepseskaf | The Purified Pyramid | 4th | South Saqqara | 99.6w.x74.4d.x18h. | 148,271 | 70° | Not a pyramid, but a giant mastaba |  |
| Khentkawes | 4th | Giza | 45.5w.x45.8d.x17.5h. | 6,372(upper) | 74° | Stepped tomb |  |
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| Userkaf | Pure are the places of Userkaf | 5th | Saqqara | 73.3sq.x49h. | 87,906 | 53°7'48" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid. |  |
| Sahure | Sahure's soul shines | 5th | Abusir | 78.75sq.x47h. | 96,542 | 50°11'40" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid. |  |
| Neferirkare | Pyramid of the Ba of Neferirkare | 5th | Abusir | 105sq.x54h. | 257,250 | 73° | Originally built a stepped pyramide |  |
| Neferefre | The Pyramid which is Divine of the Ba Spirits | 5th | Abusir | 65sq.x?h. | (unfinished) |  |
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| Niuserre | The places of Niuserre Endure | 5th | Abusir | 79.9sq.x51.68h. | 112,632 | 51° 50' 35" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 1 or 2 queens pyramids. |  |
| Djedkare Isesi | Beautiful is Isesi | 5th | South Saqqara | 78.75sq.x52.5h. | c.107,835 | 52° | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 1 queens pyramid. |  |
| Unas | Perfect are the places of Unas | 5th | North Saqqara | 57.75sq.x43h. | 47,390 | 56° | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid. |  |
| Teti | The places of Teti endure | 6th | North Saqqara | 78.5sq.x52.5h. | 107,835 | 53° 7' 48" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 2 queens pyramids. |  |
| Pepi I | The perfection of Pepi is established | 6th | South Saqqara | 78.75sq.x52.5h. | c. 107,835 | 53° 7' 48" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 5 queens pyramids. | |
| Merenre | The perfection of Merenre appears | 6th | South Saqqara | 78.75sq.x52.5h. | c. 107,835 | 57°7'48" |  |
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| Pepi II | Pepi is established and living | 6th | South Saqqara | 78.75sq.x52.5h. | c.107,835 | 53° 7' 48" | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 3 queens pyramids. |  |
| Qakare Ibi | 8th | South Saqqara | 31.5sq.x21?h. | 6,994? | ||||
| Khui | FIP | Dara | 130sq.x?h. |  |
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| Amenemhat I | The Places of the Appearances of Amenemhat | 12th | Lisht | 84sq.x55h. | 129,360 | 54° 27' 44" |  |
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| Senusret I | Senusret beholds the two lands | 12th | Lisht | 105sq.x61.25h. | 225,093 | 49° 24' | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid and 9 queens pyramids. |  |
| Amenemhat II | Amenemhat is Provided | 12th | Dashur | 50sq.x?h. | ||||
| Senusret II | Senusret Appears | 12th | Illahun | 106sq.x48.6h. | 185.665 | 42° 35' | Pyramid complex includes a satellite pyramid or a queens pyramid. |  |
| Senusret III | 12th | Dashur | 105sq.x78h. | 288,488 | 56° 18' 35" | Pyramid complex includes 7 queens pyramids. |  |
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| Amenemhat III | Amenemhat is Beautiful | 12th | Dashur | 105sq.x75h. | 274,625 | 56° 18' 35" |  |
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| Amenemhat III | Amenemhat Lives | 12th | Hawara | 105sq.xc. 58h. | 200,158 | 48° 45' |  |
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| Amenemhat IV or Sobehneferu | 12th | South Mazghuna | 52.5sq.x?h.(unfinished) | 30,316 | ||||
| Khendjer | ancient name unknown Pyramid of Khendjer | 13th | South Saqqara | 52.5sq.x c. 37.35h. | 44,096 | 55° |  |
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| Ahmose | ancient name unknown Pyramid of Ahmose | 18th | Abydos | 52.5sq.x c. 40h. | 60° |  |
Other historical lists
- Egyptian pyramids
- Lepsius list of pyramids
- List of Mesoamerican pyramids
- List of megalithic sites
- List of menhirs
- List of statues by height
- List of statues
- List of tallest statues in the United States
- List of Roman domes
- List of world's largest domes
- New Seven Wonders of the World
- List of archaeological sites sorted by country
- List Of Colossal Sculpture In Situ
- List of Roman bridges
- List of archaeoastronomical sites sorted by country
- Lists of wars
References
- ^ "4,300-year-old pyramid discovered in Egypt". Reuters at MSNBC. November 11, 2008. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27661580/. Retrieved 2008-11-12. "The pyramid, which Hawass said was the 118th found in Egypt, was uncovered near the world's oldest pyramid at Saqqara, a burial ground for the rulers of ancient Egypt."
- ^ a b Vallogia, Michel (University of Geneva), Joanne Rowlands (University of Oxford), and Dr Zahi Hawass (Secretary General of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities). (2008-06-23). The Lost Pyramid. [Television documentary]. History. http://www.history.com/minisites/lostpyramid. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
- ^ Egypt: The Pyramid of Djedefre at Abu Rawash
Bibliography
- Lehner, Mark (1997). "The complete pyramids: solving the ancient mysteries". New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05084-8.
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