Pyramids - Lost to the Sands

Pyramids of the 4th Dynasty

 

 Step Pyramid of Snefru

location: Meidum

A Step Pyramid built in two phases and was turned into a true pyramid towards the end of Snefru's reign.

In Roman times the pyramid's facing was removed.

 

 

Pyramid of Shepseskaf

location: Saqqara / Dahshur

Called 'Mastaba el-Faraun' is called a sarcophagus pyramid