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Twelve Great Dynasties of Egypt Gallery
By Dr Aidan Dodson
Last updated 2009-11-05
The pyramid and mortuary temple of Sahure, at Abu Sir
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The pyramid and mortuary temple of Sahure, at Abu Sir
- 5th Dynasty
- The end of the 4th Dynasty marked the close of the era of great pyramids. Henceforth rather smaller and less well built pyramids would be the norm, such as the one shown here, of Sahure at Abu Sir (c.2450 BC).
In contrast, the temples that adjoined the pyramids, dedicated to the posthumous wellbeing of the dead pharaoh, were greatly increased in size and splendour, being adorned with beautifully carved reliefs on the walls, and paved with exotic stones.
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