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The
Bent Pyramid was probably the first planned
from the outset to be a true pyramid, with
smooth sides. This represents a glorious period
in the evolution of the pyramid, comparable to
that when
Djsoer's architect,
Imhotep, built the
Step Pyramid at
Saqqara. The Bent Pyramid was probably
either the first or second of
Snefru's pyramids, depending on who built
the
Medium Pyramid. It was almost certainly
built prior to his other project at
Dahshur, the
Red Pyramid. The pyramid is also sometimes
called the Rhomboidal, False, or Blunt Pyramid.
The ancient Egyptians called it "Snefru Shines -
South (pyramid)". |
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