Pyramid G1-d

Pyramid G1-d (also known as 'G1d', 'GI-d', 'GId' or 'G Id') is a satellite pyramid within the Khufu pyramid complex on the Giza plateau.

Pyramid G1-d
Khufu
Coordinates29°58′41.1″N 31°8′8.7″E
ConstructedFourth Dynasty
TypeTrue Pyramid
Height13.8 metres (45 ft)
Base21.75 metres (71 ft)
Location of pyramid in Egypt

The pyramid was discovered in 1992, during work to remove a road, about 25 metres (82 ft) east-southeast of the southeast corner of the Great Pyramid (G1), and about 7 metres (23 ft) west of the subsidiary pyramids G1-b and G1-c.

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