Pink Pyramid, Egypt

In Egypt, there are the unique sightseeing pyramids also outside of Giza. One of them, known to the general public under the romantic name of the Pink Pyramid, is located in Dahshūr. The third-largest pyramid of Egypt has the height of 140 meters and was built in the 27th century BC for Pharaoh Snefer. The main particularity of the pyramid is the use of stone blocks that are colored by the sun's rays in light pink color.

Some scientists believe that the pyramidal walls were originally covered with the limestone. Later, when the limestone began to crumble, the pyramid has gained the present appearance and the unique peculiarity. Within the pyramid are three huge rooms, the height of which is about 17 meters. Today they are open to visitors. Exploring the interior of the pyramid becomes an exciting and memorable adventure. The entrance to the pyramid is located at the height of 28 meters.

The corridor leading to the rooms is rather narrow and wide. Before the entrance into the pyramid, all visitors should definitely wear the Gazbinden. The latter protect the high ammonia concentration. From the standpoint of stereometry, the pink pyramid is the most regular ancient pyramids of the earth preserved from the present. Their sides have the form of almost ideal equilateral triangles. The geometrical error is even less than in the pyramids of Giza. Next - Pyramids Kailash