"Pyramids of Dahshur" Dahshur by MalenaN

Dahshur Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 47 photos

A police in front of the Red Pyramid in Dahshur

In Dahshur you will find the world’s oldest proper pyramid (not a step pyramid).
The area has been in a military zoon and it is only the latest 10 years tourists have been allowed to visit the site. Many tours visit Giza, Saqqara and Memphis, but not Dahshur. They really miss something, but it is good for the ones who visit, as they will have the place almost for themselves. When I visited there was no one trying to sell you things, offer you a camel ride or asking if you need a guide. There were only the police in front of the pyramid and very few tourists.

Last visit to Dahshur: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Nov 10, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Only two vehicls are parked outside the pyramid - Dahshur

From Cairo to Dahshur Transportation (1)

I decided not to use public transportation to see the different pyramids outside Cairo (Dahshur is not easy to reach by... more travel advice

The Bent Pyramid Things to Do (3)

The Bent Pyramid is the first pyramid which is not a step pyramid. The architects of pharaoh Sneferu (2613 - 2589 BC)... more travel advice

Inside the pyramid Things to Do (3)

From the parking lot there is a stair up to the entrance of the Red Pyramid. The entrance is 30 metres up and from there... more travel advice

The Red Pyramid Things to Do (3)

After the Bent Pyramid pharaoh Sneferu (2613 - 2589 BC) had a new pyramid built, the Red Pyramid (North Pyramid). This... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Oct 1, 2005

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scottishvisitor Jan 23, 2008 at 1:35 PM

this for me would be a journey into the unknown - interesting destination for you
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globetrott Apr 13, 2007 at 11:56 AM

an interestinbg page about an exotic place far away from the ordinary tourist-streams !
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Apr 13, 2007 at 11:26 AM

Really off the beaten Egypt path! I won't be there anyway. It was very interesting to learn about 55-44 degrees pyramid! Though I don't believe that pyramids are so old... But it's another story, may be I'll write about it on my own pages in May.
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matcrazy1 Jan 19, 2007 at 7:26 PM

Mysterious and exotic place! The world’s oldest proper pyramid (not a step pyramid) is a must for me now! Great idea with renting a car with driver!
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Cristian_Uluru Jan 11, 2007 at 4:55 AM

Wonderful!!!!
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VeronicaG Jan 2, 2007 at 10:24 AM

I can only imagine how wonderful this trip was, Malena!
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Jerelis Dec 12, 2006 at 7:17 AM

Nice tip! Never been there, always wanted to go ... :-)
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miriamkhalifa Nov 17, 2006 at 5:30 AM

Very good Malena! The red pyramid is my favourite... With those strange chambers inside.. hugs!!
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easyoar May 1, 2006 at 3:54 AM

I've never heard of the bent Pyramid before - it looks quite amazing!
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sachara Apr 21, 2006 at 8:57 PM

Hi Malena, this is a interesting place ! Thanks for the tip. I have never been there till now.....