Bent Pyramid at Dahshur features unique architectural anomalies. Bent Pyramid has two interiors with entrance on western side instead of northern Contains unique chimney feature not found in other pyramids Three construction phases with angle change during building

The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur has an unusual western entrance rather than the typical northern one, plus a unique chimney structure not seen elsewhere. Three construction phases show an angle change. No sarcophagus was ever placed inside.

Key Facts

  • Bent Pyramid has two interiors with entrance on western side instead of northern
  • Contains unique chimney feature not found in other pyramids
  • Three construction phases with angle change during building
  • Upper chamber floor was raised twice, second raise started before first was completed
  • Landscape was artificially leveled with planned buildings
  • No sarcophagus present

Related site: Bent Pyramid — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.