Red Pyramid Head

The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafre at Giza. It is also believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a "true…
The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafre at Giza. It is also believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a "true" smooth-sided pyramid. Local residents refer to the Red Pyramid as el-heram el-watwaat, meaning the Bat Pyramid.
  • Constructed: Fourth Dynasty
  • Material: Limestone
  • Height: 105 m (344 ft; 200 cu)
  • Base: 220 m (722 ft; 420 cu)
  • Volume: 1,694,000 m³ (2,216,000 cu yd)
  • Slope: 43°22'
  • Type: True
Data from: en.wikipedia.org