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Pyramid of Teti

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The Pyramid of Teti is a smooth sided pyramid in the pyramid field at Saqqara, built for Teti, founder of Egypt's Sixth Dynasty. It is the second known pyramid to contain the Pyramid Texts, and its complex includes a satellite pyramid, two pyramids built for queens with accompanying cult structures, and a funerary temple. Gaston Maspero opened the pyramid in 1882, and further excavation campaigns explored the complex between 1907 and 1965; above ground the structure has weathered into what looks like a small hill, though its underground chambers and corridors remain well preserved.

Facts
Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account
Pyramid 1
LocationSourced to the subject's own account
Giza Governorate, Egypt 2
Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account
2340 BCE 1
Classification
Standing StatusSourced to the subject's own account
Standing 1
Building Type
Building Type (category)Sourced to the subject's own account
Pyramid 1
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Pyramid, Concepts

Uses Element

Stone, Architectural Materials
Source Pyramid of Teti (Wikipedia)
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Egypt

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1. Pyramid of Teti (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox: date
    c. 2340 BC
  • Lead section
    The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt which belonged to Teti, founder of the sixth dynasty of Egypt.
  • Wikipedia infobox building_type field (Pyramid)
    The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt which belonged to Teti, founder of the sixth dynasty of Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing Pyramid Texts. Excavations have revealed a satellite pyramid, two pyramids of queens accompanied by cult structures, and a funerary temple. The pyramid was opened by Gaston Maspero in 1882 and the co
  • Uses Element: Stone, Wikipedia article
    The core was a built in steps and accretions made of small, locally quarried stone and debris fill.
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2. Pyramid of Teti (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationWikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Giza Governorate, Egypt
Quote, Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Giza Governorate, Egypt
Wikidata item Q1278166, property P131/P17 (location): Giza Governorate, Egypt
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Wikidata: Pyramid of Teti
Wikidata Q1278166, class allow-list match (w-bbfill-artsarchag-0926 resolve_missing)View the Source
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