Pyramid of Teti
The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in 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 complex explored during several campaigns ranging from 1907 to 1965. It was originally called Teti's Places Are Enduring. The preservation above ground is very poor, and it now resembles a small hill. Below ground the chambers and corridors are very well preserved.
| Pyramid of Teti | |||||||||||||||
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| Teti | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 29°52′31″N 31°13′18″E | ||||||||||||||
| Ancient name | Ḏd-jswt-Ttj Djed-isut-Teti "The Places of Teti Endure" | ||||||||||||||
| Constructed | Sixth Dynasty (c. 23rd century BC) | ||||||||||||||
| Type | Smooth-sided Pyramid | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 52.5 m (172 ft; 100 cu) | ||||||||||||||
| Base | 78.75 m (258 ft; 150 cu) | ||||||||||||||
| Volume | 107,835 m3 (141,043 cu yd) | ||||||||||||||
| Slope | 53° 07' 48" | ||||||||||||||
Location within Egypt | |||||||||||||||
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