Ancient Egypt

: Geographical Locations:

Dahshur Necropolis

Dahshur
Location Google map and photos 29.80N - 31.22E
Upper Egypt - 8 kilometers south of Saqqara
West bank of Nile
Nome22nd nome of Upper Egypt Knife - the 22nd Nome of Upper Egypt
Type of SettlementRoyal necropolis of the Old Kingdom 4th Dynasty, and Middle Kingdom 12th Dynasty
Historical Development
  • Archaeological research has revealed no traces of activity in this area before Snefru, which may mean that he chose this area, because it had not been used before.
  • The first notable building activity in the area after Snefru is dated to the reign of Amenemhet II of the 12th Dynasty,
  • After the Middle Kingdom, Dahshur seems to have lost its appeal as a royal necropolis. Amenemhet's III pyramid was the last royal funerary monument that was built there
    • Monuments

  • 1- Old Kingdom Pyramids constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Snefru
    a) The Bent Pyramid
    b) The Red Pyramid

  • 2- Middle Kingdom Pyramids of the 12th Dynasty:
    a) The pyramid of Amenemhet II
    b) The Black Pyramid constructed by Amenemhet III
    c) The pyramid of Senusret III

  • 3- Several tombs and Mastabas from the Old Kingdom


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