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Pyramid of Neferirkare Kakai



1- Pyramid at Abu Sir

Pyramid of Neferirkare Kakai
The Dynasty V pyramid of Neferirkare is the second pyramid at the southern end of Abusir, marginally toward the north-east of Neferefre's incomplete landmark. Presently the most forcing and the tallest structure at Abusir with an expected proposed tallness of around 70m (it is even now around 45m) and a base of around 105m each side, the pyramid was based on Abusir's most elevated point. The landmark's antiquated name was 'Pyramid of the Ba of Neferirkare' and it was likewise incomplete amid the ruler's lifetime. We are not sure of the length of Neferirkare's rule and figures in the vicinity of 14 and 24 years have been proposed - he was conceivably very old when he went to the position of authority. Nor is it known why he succeeded Sahure instead of Sahure's own child, however it is recommended by a few Egyptologists that the two lords could have been siblings. His pyramid complex may have been finished by his successors however we realize that piece of the boulevard and the valley sanctuary were usurped by Niuserre.

Pyramid of Neferirkare Pyramid showing stepped construction. There is evidence to suggest that Neferirkare's pyramid was planned as a step pyramid and today four of the original six steps remain. At some point there was a change in design and the steps were filled with loose masonry and then converted to become a 'true' pyramid, enlarged and provided with a casing of red granite. The pyramid's entrance is in the centre of its northern side and a straight descending passage then took two turns before arriving at the vaulted antechamber and a burial chamber. The substructure was very badly damaged by stone robbers and no trace of a sarcophagus or burial equipment has been found.

A mortuary temple for the king, on the eastern side of the pyramid seems to have been hastily finished, and like that of Neferefre, the original stone offering hall and chapels or statue niches were enlarged and completed in mudbrick. The entrance to the mortuary temple led through a vestibule with six pairs of columns to a large central porticoed courtyard which in turn led to the inner areas and magazines.

In 1893 parts of uncommon Dynasty V hieratic papyri writings started to show up on the relics advertise and Ludwig Borchardt in this way found a couple stray writings found by nearby villagers at Abusir. Amid unearthings of Neferirkare's morgue complex, it was found that the sanctuary chronicle, dating basically to the rule of Djedkare-Isesi, had been put away in managerial structures here. The accumulation is known as the 'Abusir Papyri' and portrays the clique organization, inventories, records and records of building work, and additionally clerical obligations and day by day offerings. The file speaks to a lot of critical learning about the monetary history of the Old Kingdom pyramid cliques. It was from this record the pyramid complex of Neferefre, Neferirkare's eldest child, was found, and in addition subtle elements portraying six sun-sanctuaries at Abu Ghurob. Neferirkare's own particular sun sanctuary had been finished inside his lifetime and appears to have been the biggest of these structures toward the north of Abusir, however so far has not been found.


2- Pyramid of Khentkaues

South side of the pyramid of Neferirkare. It researched by Borchardt, who dimissed it as a twofold mastaba and did not investigate it completely. Simply after examination in 1970s was it perceived as a full pyramid and the proprietor set up.

Presumably worked in two phases, started amid the rule of Neferikare and after that proceeded under her child Nisuerre, or even herself as official of Egypt.

Generally in remnants, just abot 4m higha nd worked of the disposed of limestone of Neferirkare's pyramid.Core is three layers with dirt mortar and cased in white limstone with a dim stone pyramidion.

Entrance at ground level on the north, to a descneding corridor and then level, to a stone barrie prior to the burial chamber. It is lined with white limestone and has a flat ceiling.

Some funerary remains here, and fragments of a pink sarcophagus.
Mortuary temple at the east well, also finished in several stages. Earliest part is limestone, second phase of mudbrick as an extension to the nsouth and west.
Small cult pyramid to the southwest.