Early Dynastic: Summary and Temples
Heraldic Goddesses in Djoser Stele

Wadjet: Cobra
Nekhbet: Vulture
Nebty: ‘Two Ladies’
Dynasty 4: Pyramids and Pharaohs
SNOFRU/Senefru – 1st King of Dyn 4, (2575 - 2551 BC). Father of Khufu (or Cheops)
Collapsed Pyramid of Meidum
Pyramids of Dashur
Red Pyramid. Thought to be older than Bent., the only one that can be entered at this time.
Bent Pyramid. Built of local limestone, casing was of polished Tura limestone. Also known as Southern
Shining Pyramid. Because of error in original plans, angle changed during construction. Base of pyramid =
188.6m, height = 105m. Without bend, original angle would have made it 128.5m high.
Collapsed Pyramid
Red Pyramid
Bent Pyramid
KHUFU AND THE GREAT PYRAMID. Part I.