Meidum
Meidum, Maydum or Maidum (Arabic: ميدوم, Ancient Egyptian: Mr(y)-Jtmw, lit. 'beloved of Atum', Ancient Greek: Μοι(ε)θυμις) is an archaeological site in Lower Egypt. It contains a large pyramid and several mudbrick mastabas. The pyramid was Egypt's first straight-sided one, but it partially collapsed in ancient times. The area is located around 72 kilometres (45 mi) south of modern Cairo.
| Meidum Pyramid | |
|---|---|
View of the Meidum Pyramid | |
| Coordinates | 29°23′17″N 31°09′25″E |
| Type | Step pyramid |
| Height | 65 metres (213 ft) (ruined); would have been 91.65 metres (301 ft) or 175 cubits |
| Base | 144 metres (472 ft) or 275 cubits |
| Slope | 51°50'35" |
Location within Egypt | |
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