Pyramid of Userkaf

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Pyramid of Userkaf
Userkaf
Userkaf's pyramid, with Djoser's step pyramid
Ancient Name The Pyramid of which is pure of Places[1]
Type True (now ruined)
Height 49m
Base 73.5m

The Pyramid complex of Userkaf is located in the pyramid field at Saqqara. Constructed in dressed stone, with a core of rubble, the pyramid now resembles a conical hill just to the north of the Step Pyramid of Djoser Netjerikhet.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Baines & Malek Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt, 2000

Coordinates: 29°52′25″N 31°13′08″E / 29.87361°N 31.21889°E / 29.87361; 31.21889

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