Talking Pyramids

Unas' pyramid with the pyramid of Djoser in the background

Period: 2356-2323 BC, 5th Dynasty

Dimensions:
Base: 57.75 metres
Height: 43 metres
Volume: 47 390 cubic metres
Slope: 56 deg 18′ 35″
Location: 29.868184, 31.215005

Status: Closed.*
*Although closed to the public this pyramid can be accessed for $1000.

More photos from inside and around the pyramid are available at www.pyramidtextsonline.com. All of the inscribed walls can be viewed along with their translations and the website also contains a library, a study area and many tools to help those studying the language.

Website: pyramidtextsonline
Google Earth: UnasTour (press the F10 key to start the tour)

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