Menkaure Pyramid
Menkaure Pyramid
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,698 contributions
Jan 2020
Menkaure was the son of Khafre and the grandson of Khufu. About 213 ft (65 m) tall, Menkaure’s pyramid is the smallest in the family trio. It was built in the 4th dynasty, sometime around 2510 BC. We got our best views on a sunset ATV tour from the desert side. Good thing, because in the morning it was so hazy, we could barely see Menkaure’s pyramid in the distance.
Written April 26, 2020
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,318 contributions
Nov 2019
This is the smallest of the 3 great pyramids at Giza and is located just far enough away from the other 2 so that the crowds are usually considerably less. Of course there are still plenty of touts and camel hustlers, but that is to be expected throughout the area. Still a very impressive example of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Written April 12, 2020
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Per my Tour Guide, there are 9 pyramids located in Giza, this is one of the 9. It is inot as famous as the first big ones, the Khufu and Khafre Pyramids. It is also smaller and less photogenic.
We briefly walked around it, took some photos and moved on.
We briefly walked around it, took some photos and moved on.
Written October 22, 2023
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Maria Solange O
Farroupilha, RS29,991 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Menkaureus is the smallest of the three Pyramids of Giza, but of equal importance and beauty. The whole forms a magnificent vision. It's surreal to be there, in front of them. The guides take tourists to a photo spot including the 3 pyramids. Unmissable!
Written March 6, 2024
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,586 contributions
Dec 2021
It is the smallest of the "family pyramids" and the death of the ruler preceded the completion. It was constructed of limestone and Aswan granite. The interior was not open during our trip.
in 12th century Saladin's son and the Sultan of Egypt attempted to destroy and demolish the pyramid but it proofed to be impossible. The vertical gash at its northern face is a reminder of the sultan's effort.
in 12th century Saladin's son and the Sultan of Egypt attempted to destroy and demolish the pyramid but it proofed to be impossible. The vertical gash at its northern face is a reminder of the sultan's effort.
Written January 7, 2022
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MMKHAN
Islamabad, Pakistan2,369 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
The visit of these pyramid was really stunning and historical.The great past of the great Romans you can see. The visit was very interesting by any means.
Written November 30, 2018
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,358 contributions
Oct 2019
The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three main great pyramids of Giza and thought to have been built for Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh, Menkaure.
It’s one of the oddest looking to There’s a large vertical “gash” above the entrance due to an attempt to demolish the pyramid by the second Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt, Al-Malik al-Aziz Uthman ibn Salah ad-Din Yusuf.
I paid an extra fee to enter the tomb just so that I can say I entered one of the pyramids. To be honest, it’s a waste of money as there’s nothing to see, not even wall decorations. Like the nearby Pyramid of Khufu, this tomb is an amazing feat of engineering and it’s worth seeing, though not to enter.
It’s one of the oddest looking to There’s a large vertical “gash” above the entrance due to an attempt to demolish the pyramid by the second Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt, Al-Malik al-Aziz Uthman ibn Salah ad-Din Yusuf.
I paid an extra fee to enter the tomb just so that I can say I entered one of the pyramids. To be honest, it’s a waste of money as there’s nothing to see, not even wall decorations. Like the nearby Pyramid of Khufu, this tomb is an amazing feat of engineering and it’s worth seeing, though not to enter.
Written November 5, 2019
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ElleT_12
Brooklyn, NY178 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
My boyfriend and I wanted to go into one of the pyramids and our guide suggested this one. The reason being that this is the cheapest, and all the pyramids look the same in the inside anyway. Keep in mind you can't take a camera inside, so leave it with your guide. If you're feeling naughty you can bring in your camera phone and take pictures like we did.
Written April 7, 2012
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DEK_29
Brisbane, Australia1,069 contributions
Nov 2010
Pyramid of Menkaure (son of Krafre and 6th pharaoh of the 4th dynasty) is the smallest of the pyramids at the Giza plateau. With an original height of 65.5 metres; It now stands at 61 m tall with a base of 108.5 m. Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb's (Saladin) son al-Malek al-Aziz Othman ben Yusuf tried to demolish the pyramids starting with Menkaure's at the end of the twelfth century. After eights months work and far from accomplishing their misbegotten task, they, they merely spoiled the pyramid by leaving a large vertical gash in its north face which is its key identifying feature. Not being as large as his father’s (Krafre), grandfather’s (Khufu) or great-grandfather’s (Sneferu) pyramid, Menkaure’s pyramid is easy to walk around. Due to its size, this pyramid allows for a nice photograph with it in the background.
Tip:
If you are not travelling in a large group, find someone speaking the same language as you. My wife and I were lucky to come across an English couple who were more than willing to take turns taking photographs of each other in front of Menkaure’s pyramid.
Tip:
If you are not travelling in a large group, find someone speaking the same language as you. My wife and I were lucky to come across an English couple who were more than willing to take turns taking photographs of each other in front of Menkaure’s pyramid.
Written June 16, 2011
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zedted
london58 contributions
I went inside this pyramid, not an experience I would care to repeat but I am glad I did it now. Very steep up and down inside, unless you are a regular hill walker do not attempt! The Queens pyramids however are easy, and well worth the effort.
Written February 16, 2012
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Written August 29, 2019
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