1- Pyramid at Abu Sir
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| 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.