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Desirous to visit large pyramids, visiting the Dashur necropolis would be the correct decision, Dashur in the present scenario is the best place to view large pyramids as compared to Giza and Saqqara. Being a military zone till 1996, the place is not commercialized like Giza but has the treasure trove of pyramids worth seeing.
Just 10 km from South of Saqqara and 35 km from Cairo, the place is noteworthy for being less crowded and more opportunity to explore its minute nuances. Known as a peaceful destination Dashur shows the superb example of change in the way of construction from the Step Pyramid to true Pyramid of third and fourth dynasties.
The first pyramid visible is in the Southwestern corner of the area, is the Bent Pyramid. The bend in the sides of pyramid is believed to be due to the change in the angle. The second pyramid, at some distance in the North of Bent Pyramid is the Red Pyramid, who got its name for its reddish appearance.
A mile or so from the Bent Pyramid is the Pyramid of Amenemhet III, which was originally 341 square feet by 266 square feet. It was built of mudbrick and lined by limestone, now lay in a very bad shape. Also the pyramid remains unapproachable.
Apart from Pyramids, Dashur has number of minor monuments, companion temples to each pyramids, mastabas and auxiliary tombs.
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