Illustration
The Red Pyramid at Dahshur, by Sneferu (4th Dynasty), was constructed on a solid base for stability, rising at a 43-degree angle, using reddish limestone.
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Zwegers, A. (2016, September 26). Red Pyramid. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5732/red-pyramid/
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Zwegers, Arian. "Red Pyramid." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 26, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5732/red-pyramid/.
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Zwegers, Arian. "Red Pyramid." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Sep 2016. Web. 08 Aug 2022.
