Pyramid of Khentkaus II
The pyramid of Khentkaus II is a queen's pyramid in the necropolis of Abusir in Egypt, which was built during the Fifth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. It is attributed to the queen Khentkaus II, who may have ruled Egypt as a reigning queen after the death of her husband Neferirkare Kakai. The pyramid is now a heavily damaged ruin, which only stands 4 metres high.
| Pyramid of Khentkaus II | |
|---|---|
Remains of the pyramid (foreground) | |
| Khentkaus II | |
| Constructed | 5th Dynasty ? |
| Type | True pyramid |
| Material | limestone with granite pyramidion |
| Height | 17 m (original), 4 m (current) |
| Base | 1: 25 m x 25 m |
| Slope | 52° |
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