The main chamber of Königinnenpyramide G III-a measured 7.86 x 2.63 x 2.1 m and was found full of sand and rubble. No sarcophagus was ever found, but jar fragments bore a mud seal with Khafre's Horus name. Mark Lehner speculated this may have been a cult pyramid for a ka statue rather than a queen's burial. 🗿
Interior layout of Königinnenpyramide G III-a's main chamber and passageways
Key facts
- The descending passageway was approximately 11.5 m (22 cubits) long
- Main chamber measured 7.86 m long by 2.63 m wide by 2.1 m high (15 x 5 x 4 cubits)
- Chamber was found full of sand and rubble up to 1 m in height, with walls covered in thin plaster
- No sarcophagus or sarcophagus fragments were found inside
- A limestone plugging block remained in the entrance passage, limiting removal of large objects
- Fragments of wood, cattle bones, two beads, and jar fragments were found in the chamber rubble
- One jar fragment had a mud sealing displaying Khafre's Horus name
- Mark Lehner (1997, The Complete Pyramids) speculated the pyramid may have been for a ka statue rather than a queen
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