4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid Found in Egypt

If history has always been your area of interest and studying about new discoveries excites you then you will be happy to know that 4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid was uncovered in Egypt, near the ancient settlement of Edfu. The step pyramid, which is 4,600 years old, use to stand high as 43 feet (13 meters), is among the seven so-called "provincial" pyramids built.  The pyramid also predates the Great Pyramid of Giza by atleast few decades. Since it was exposed to erosion and weathering, the pyramid is only 16 feet (5 m) tall now. Till now the scientists are not sure about the purpose of building this pyramid. It is speculated that the pyramid might be the symbol of the king’s power. 

This discovery was presented at a seminar of the Society to help people study about the Egyptian Antiquities, which was organized at Toronto and Canada. To find the mystery behind this pyramid, Gregory Marouard, a research associate along with the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute decide to work at the Edfu. Built by Snefru (2610-2590 B.C.) or Huni (2635-2610 B.C.), this pyramid is amongst the seventh provincial pyramids. It was built by an ancient Egyptian king, who is the last pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty. 

The fact about the pyramid includes that it has no internal chambers as there was no plan to keep the dead. Built using sandstone and clay mortar, the pyramid has the dimensions of 60 x 60 feet (18.4 x 18.6 m) along with three steps, which also shows similar resemblance to the step pyramid built by Djoser. The pyramid has numerous similarities with other pyramids and is build based on a common plan. It will be an amazing experience for you if you get to see the pyramid as it reflects the expertise of the builder and the intricate stone carving looks splendid.