Most tourists visiting Egypt think that Giza Pyramids are the oldest, best preserved and largest of Egypt’s some seventy Pyramids. They, however, have not experienced a trip to the 4,600 year-old Red Pyramid at Dahshour. The Red Pyramid was built during the reign of Pharaoh Snefru (2613 B.C.–2589 B.C.), who was the father of Pharaoh Cheops of the Great Pyramid at Giza, said Head of Giza archaeological site, Kamal Wahid. “The area of Dahshour, located some 40 kilometers south of the Giza Pyramids, is known mainly for several pyramids, one of which is the oldest and is among the largest and the best preserved in Egypt,” said Wahid. Dahshour Pyramid is Egypt’s the most ancient “true” pyramid that was built around 60 years before the Great Pyramid at Giza. When it was completed, it became the “blueprint” example for all the Pyramids, which appeared during the 4th, 5th, and 6th dynasties, including the three pyramids at Giza, according to Wahid. “It is the outcome of accumulated architectural experiences carried out by ancient Egyptians who have tried so hard to reach a perfect pyramid shape. The Red Pyramid also represents the…
