Friday, October 31, 2014

Egypt’s Meidum pyramid to undergo restoration

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The Meidum Pyramid in Beni Suef, Egypt, is set to undergo restoration work to make the site more tourist friendly.


The Meidum pyramid consists of large mud-break mastabas which were originally built for the last third dynasty king Huni. Construction continued during the reign of his successor King Senefru.


The architect who continued Meidum construction was the successor to well-known ancient Egyptian architect Imotep, who built the Djoser step pyramid. However, the modification made Imotep’s design and attempts to extend the structure led to its partial collapse.


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Story: Nevine El-Aref, Ahram Online | Photo: Ahram Online



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