Unfinished Pyramid of Abusir
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The unfinished pyramid of Abusir is an abandoned pyramid complex located in the necropolis of Abusir whose construction began in the Fifth Dynasty. It is speculatively assigned to Shepseskare, an ephemeral pharaoh whose brief rule is the least well documented of the Fifth Dynasty.
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Unfinished Pyramid of Abusir | |
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Shepseskare (speculatively) | |
Coordinates | 29°53′55″N 31°12′6″E |
Ancient name | Rśỉ Špśś-kꜣ-rꜥ (highly speculative)Resỉ Shepseskare (highly speculative)[1][2] |
Constructed | Fifth Dynasty |
Type | True |
Material | limestone (planned) |
Base | ~ 115 m (377 ft; 219 cu)[3] |
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