The Black Pyramid- Pyramid of Amenemhat III (Dahshur)

The Black Pyramid was built by King Amenemhat III during the late Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2055–1650 BC) [1]. It is one of the five remaining pyramids of the original 11 pyramids at Dahshur in Egypt [1]. Originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, the pyramid earned the name Black Pyramid for its dark, decaying appearance as a rubble mound [1]. Jacques de Morgan, on a French mission, began the excavation on the pyramids at Dahshur in 1892 [1]. The German Archaeological Institute of Cairo completed excavation in 1983 [1]. The pyramid was originally about 75 metres tall with a base 105 metres long and an incline of 57° [1]. Typical for pyramids of the Middle Kingdom, the Black Pyramid, although encased in limestone, is made of mud brick and clay instead of stone [1]. The pyramid was, however, built on clay that was incapable of supporting its weight and it began to sink [1].