The pyramid cemetery of Dahshur
Dahschur was founded by king Snofru (4th dynasty, ca 2600 BC) and during his reign used as the royal necropolis, including two pyramids of the king and numerous mastaba tombs of his family and entourage. Cultic activities on his pyramids were carried out by priest throughout the whole Old Kingdom (more than 400 years until 2200 BC). These…
