Pyramid of Queen Nedjeftet
Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, c.2325 BCE·Ancient Egyptian·🇪🇬 South Saqqara, Memphis Necropolis, Egypt
About
About Pyramid of Queen Nedjeftet
Small queens pyramid recorded by Leclant mission south of Pepi I field for Nedjeftet (variant Wadjebten-related name, wife of Pepi I). 20 m base, unpublished Lauer sketches. Like Behenu neighborhood, retains courtyard pavement and limestone model offering vessels deposit.
Why it mattersLittle-known queen completing Pepi I wives list; fills Jéquier plan gaps.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Reading of queen's name Nedjeftet vs Wadjebten variant
Theories
- 01Lower-ranking harem queen with smaller monument
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.2325 BCE
- Period
- Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, c.2325 BCE
- Culture
- Ancient Egyptian
- Builders
- Ancient Egyptian (Pepi I)
- Purpose
- Queens satellite burial; possibly mother of Queen Behenu
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.2325 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c.1200 BCE
Major refurbishment / enlargement phase
c.220 CE
Abandonment or conversion
1890–1930
Modern rediscovery and first scientific survey
On the ground
Structures & features
29.8532° N · 31.2198° E · 55 m · 2 mapped features
Courtyard pavement and model vessels
courtyardCourtyard north of pyramid with deposit of limestone model offering vessels
29.8533° N · 31.2197° EAntechamber — Text fragment
chamberAntechamber with fragmentary Pyramid Text inscription (PT 606)
29.8532° N · 31.2199° E