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The Egyptian pyramids are made of several types of stone. The types and origins of these stones: * Limestone: Dahshur, Saqqara, Giza, etc. * White Limestone: Muqattam (near Tura and Maasara) * Pink Granite: Aswan * Basalt: Fayoum Oasis * Alabaster: Amarna (Luxor) * Mudbricks: No specific locale, available anywhere.

This list represents the main components of the pyramids and the major locations of more famous mines. It is in no way complete. There were thousands of mines in ancient Egypt, and a great many types of stones used.

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