Red Pyramid of Snefru Status: Construction Dates Finished -2600
Building Uses - monument - monument Structural Types - pyramid
Heights Value Source / Comments Former height 359 ft Unconfirmed Roof 344 ft Unconfirmed height today
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Description - Was world's tallest structure from ~2600 BC to ~2530 BC.
- Originally surfaced with tura limestone, now the inner reddish limestone is exposed.
- The pyramid has a very wide base and a shallower angle (43 degrees) than most other large pyramids, resulting in a
rather squat appearance.
- Base length x width: 220 m x 220 m • Google Search
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