Pyramid of Ankhenespepi II
Ankhenespepi II queen pyramid Pepi I
Old Kingdom·Egyptian·🇪🇬 Giza (South Saqqara), Egypt
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About Pyramid of Ankhenespepi II
Queen pyramid of Ankhenespepi II (6th Dynasty, wife of Pepi I, mother of Pepi II), 31 m base associated pyramid texts with queen. Well-preserved example of pyramid architecture with stratified deposits and temple platforms. Excavated and mapped with radiocarbon chronology and measured plans, representing key horizon marker.
Why it mattersKey pyramid of region with regional type-site.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.2400 BCE
- Period
- Old Kingdom
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Builders
- Local dynasty
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and settlement mound / pyramidal tomb and temple
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.2500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c.1500 BCE
Major refurbishment
1950
Modern survey
On the ground
Structures & features
29.8520° N · 31.2150° E · 54 m · 2 mapped features
Pyramid of Ankhenespepi II — Main platform/pyramid
pyramidCentral pyramid mound and summit temple
29.8525° N · 31.2155° EPyramid of Ankhenespepi II — Secondary enclosure
enclosureAncillary wall and courtyard
29.8515° N · 31.2145° E