Black Pyramid
| Black Pyramid | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenemhat III | |||
| Ancient Name | Amenemhat is mighty | ||
| Type | True pyramid (ruined) | ||
Located in the pyramid field at Dahshur, the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III is now nothing more than a pile of rubble. Originally called Amenemhat is mighty, it was constructed with a core of mud-bricks, and encased in limestone – but the usual internal stone structures were not used, and this may be the reason for its eventual collapse.
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Further reading
- Verner, Miroslav, The Pyramids – Their Archaeology and History, Atlantic Books, 2001, ISBN 1-84354-171-8
Categories
Memphis Necropolis | Ancient Egyptian pyramids