Red Pyramid of Snefru 2613 BC - 2589 BC Dahshur, Egypt

The Red Pyramid is the northernmost, and later, of Snefru's two pyramids at Dahshur. Considered the first true pyramid in Egypt, its gentle 43° slope is the same as the final slope of the Bent Pyramid – after their earlier problems with the Bent Pyramid, the builders were taking no chances with this one.

Snefru, one of the greatest kings of Egypt, was the founder of the 4th Dynasty who built Egypt up into an international power and consolidated the art and architectural style of the Old Kingdom (examples: Portrait Statue of Ra-Hotep, Medum Geese.) He is the father of Khufu (Cheops), who built the Great Pyramid at Giza.

The name "Red Pyramid," like other pyramid names that are used in guidebooks today, is a modern convenience for identification purposes only - it has no historical significance.

Dahshur is located on the west bank of the Nile, south of Saqqara.