Red Pyramid

Giza Governorate · Egypt

Red Pyramid, Egypt
Photo: Hajor, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
October to April
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
Open in maps

Named for the reddish hue of its stone, this Dahshur monument is considered the first successful true smooth-sided pyramid. Commissioned by Sneferu, it stands among the largest pyramids in Egypt.

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