List of Egyptian pyramids

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Over the course of 3,500 years over 100 pyramids were constructed by the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. This list presents the vital statistics of the pyramids, when available. For the full article on any given pyramid click the link on the pyramids ancient name.

Pharaoh Ancient name Dynasty Site Base length Height Inclination Notes Image
Djedefre Djedefre's Starry Sky 4th Abu Rawash 106.2 m unknown unknown destroyed[1]
Djedkare Isesi Beautiful is Isesi Abusir 78.75 m 52.5 m 52°
Khafra Khafre is great Giza 215.25 m 143.5 m 51°50'40"
Khufu Khufu's Horizon Giza 230.3 m 146.6 m 51° 50' 40"
Menkaure Menkaure is Divine Giza 103.4 m 65.5 m 51°20′25″
Merenre The perfection of Merenre appears 6th South Saqqara 78.75 52.5 57°7'48"
Pepi I The perfection of Pepi is established Saqqara 78.75 m 52.5 m 53° 7' 48"
Pepi II Pepi is established and living Saqqara 78.75 m 52.5 m 53° 7' 48"
Sahure Sahure's soul shines Abusir 78.75 m 47 m 50°11'40"
Neferirkare Pyramid of the Ba of Neferirkare Abusir 105 m 54 m 73°
Niuserre The places of Niuserre Endure Abusir 79.9 m 51.68 m 51° 50' 35"
Senusret I Senusret beholds the two lands Lisht 105 m 61.25 m 49° 24'
Teti The places of Teti endure Saqqara 78.5 m 52.5 m 53° 7' 48"
Unas Perfect are the places of Unas Saqqara 57.75 m 43 m 56°

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  1. ^ Egypt: The Pyramid of Djedefre at Abu Rawash

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