New excavations reveal valley temple at Abusir. Excavations at Abusir have cleared a structure at the end of a causeway Structure contains basalt floors with precision-cut blocks New tube drill holes discovered that were previously preserved beneath sand
Satellite pyramids near Great Pyramid & Menkaura show striking patterns—one pyramid-shaped, one mastaba-shaped, one destroyed. Strong evidence suggests Fourth Dynasty builders recycled materials! Granite casing stones on satellite pyramids match the main structures.
Key Facts
- Excavations at Abusir have cleared a structure at the end of a causeway
- Structure contains basalt floors with precision-cut blocks
- New tube drill holes discovered that were previously preserved beneath sand
- Channel blocks found running underneath the structure
- Granite gateway and column bases uncovered
- Basalt floor shows natural fracture patterns including octagonal patterns
- Material shows evidence of two different basalt flows - original and later magma injection
Related site: Abusir — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Mysteries of Egypt! Observations from 6 weeks in Ancient Khemit - with Brothers of the Serpent by UnchartedX