The Bent Pyramid Tour takes you through the mystery of building a pyramid in history. Explore the theory behind the construction of these massive pyramidal structures.
Live as an ancient Egyptian, thinking of constructing a colossal pyramid that would serve as a majestic royal tomb and endure through the ages. Forget about the present and immerse yourself in the magic of ancient Egypt.
You will spend time amid the details of Senfru’s visit, who founded the 4th dynasty and one of the great Pharaonic kings, to this Dahshur district site, where he collaborates with his engineer to upgrade the architecture from the Steps Pyramid of Djoser to a magnificent real pyramid.
The Egyptologist of Golavita will narrate for you every event that occurred, down to the last detail. Therefore, you will witness living history. You feel as if it revives beneath your feet and as if you can see the events unfold before your eyes, with Senfru standing majestically in front of the Bent Pyramid.
Theories and brainstorming by the pharaohs led to the magic you will see the minute you visit this site. It is the first soft-shape pyramid in history, built for Senfru.
Let Senfru tell you why he wanted to build a pyramid!
The Pharaonic kings needed to be at the nearest points to the sky in order to be near the sun, which would facilitate their afterlife tour to the sun, which was their god called Ra.
The ancient Egyptian kings believed that in the afterlife world, they became gods by doing a tour with the god RA, the sun, via a solar boat. They put this boat in the heart of the royal chamber within the pyramid.
They went up to the sky with their souls out of their mummified bodies and amid their shiny treasures. That was why they built pyramids and filled them with charming treasures. You will witness mysteries and secrets while visiting the pyramids. So, imagine what amazing mysteries you will uncover when visiting the first attempt at building a pyramid in history!
Bent Pyramid Facts
Since it has two angles of inclination—the first 58 degrees, up to a height of 49 meters, and the second 48 degrees, up to a height of 52 meters—this pyramid is actually known as the Bent Pyramid.
So, the pyramid has two angles. The ancient Egyptians discovered that the first angle would raise the pyramid to a higher level than expected. At the same time, the pyramid engineer saw that the inner walls had already begun to crack and that the base could not support the pyramid’s weight if construction had proceeded at the same initial angle.
They investigated once the construction had reached half of its height. That’s why they updated the pyramid’s angle to 48 degrees.
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Bent Pyramid Location
The Bent Pyramid was also called the Southern Shining Pyramid by the ancient Egyptians, as it was built in the southern area of the Dahshour district. The distance between the Bent Pyramid and the Giza Pyramids takes about 30 minutes.
Bent Pyramid Inside
The interior architecture of the Bent Pyramid is really unique, aiming to keep thieves away from the royal burial chamber full of treasures. The Bent Pyramid has two internal roads, each with an entrance located on the north and west sides. You will stand confused about which one leads to the King's Chamber, and then you will experience the ancient Egyptian puzzles from the heart of the pyramid.
You will explore a tunnel with the Egyptologist from Golavita that descends to a northern antechamber. Its roof involved several levels. Each of these levels extended further inward than the one beneath it. The Meidum Pyramid also employed this historical building method, known as corbelling.
Above the antechamber, you will discover a corbelled roof when reaching the burial chamber. It is not the only burial chamber on the pyramid's west face. A descending passageway leads to a horizontal corridor, providing access to the burial chamber. Beyond these portcullises is the second burial room, which likewise has a corbelled roof.
The second burial chamber is higher up than the first burial room. There is a brickwork passageway that connects these chambers.
You might wonder aloud whether the king was buried inside this pyramid or in the Meidum pyramid. With Golavita, the Egyptologist, you will uncover all the secrets of this amazing history.
Whether you view the pyramid from its exterior or from its interior, you will immerse yourself in rich history and discover the enchantment of the pharaohs' mysteries.