🔺 Red Pyramid
Fourth Dynasty pyramid of Pharaoh Sneferu at Dahshur, Egypt
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Dahshur, 40 km south of Cairo, Egypt
- Built: c. 2589–2566 BCE under Pharaoh Sneferu
- Dimensions: 104 meters tall, 220-meter base, third-largest pyramid
- UNESCO inscription: 1979
The Red Pyramid is a stone monument in Dahshur that represents the first successful true pyramid with smooth, angled sides constructed in ancient Egypt. Built during the Fourth Dynasty reign of Pharaoh Sneferu, it established the architectural template that influenced all subsequent true pyramids, including those at Giza. The structure has survived over 4,600 years largely intact, retaining much of its original limestone casing in places. As of 2026, the Red Pyramid remains structurally stable ...