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Dahshūr (deserted settlement) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 29 48 09 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 29.8024 decimal degrees |
| Long: 031 12 44 E degrees minutes |
Long: 31.2123 decimal degrees |
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Note: Ancient site known for its five pyramids, located on the West bank of the Nile. Two pyramids were built in the 4th dynasty by King Snefru (2575-2551 BCE). The earliest of those two is commonly known as the Bent Pyramid, because of a change in angle during construction, and is the only pyramid that has two entrances. The remaining three pyramids were built during the 12th dynasty (1938-ca. 1756 BCE). Nearby gravesites for 12th dynasty royal family members contained jewelry and precious objects. |
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| Dahshūr (preferred,C,V)
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| Ahrāmāt Dahshūr (C,V,English,U)
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| Dahshür, Ahrāmāt (C,V)
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| Dahshur (C,V)
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| Dashur (C,V)
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| Dahschur (C,O)
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| Dahshur Pyramids (C,O)
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| North and Bent Pyramids (C,O)
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| Dahshūr, Ahrāmāt (NA,V)
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| Dashur Pyramids (NA,V)
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Giza (governorate) (P) |
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Dahshūr (deserted settlement) (P) |
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| deserted settlement (preferred, C) |
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frequented by at least 3rd millenium BCE |
| archaeological site (C) |
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| burial site (H) |
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| inhabited place (H) |
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| tomb(s) (H) |
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| ruins (C) |
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