Gardens and Girls.
Previously unreleased. King Sneferu (“One Who Makes Beautiful Things”) was a legendary ruler. His three pyramids at Meidum, Dahshur South, and Dahshur North, mark the transition from step pyramids to “true” pyramids. However, archaeologists also study the landscape and subsidiary buildings, at these sites. From hidden chambers, to lost harbours, Sneferu’s monuments are revealing new information about his world. Also, a famous story of Sneferu’s “pleasure cruise” gives a hint at his personality and reputation…
Episode details:
- Date: c. 2650 BCE.
- Kings: Neb-Ma’at Sneferu (“The Lord of Ma’at, Who Makes Beautiful Things”).
- Texts: The Westcar Papyrus (translation by Mark-Jan Nederhof).
- Pyramids: The Meidum Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and Red Pyramid (see all at wikimedia).
- Banner image: The Valley Temple and Harbour Area at Dahshur (Rosenow 2020).
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Traces of the garden complex at Dahshur (Photo Arnold 2018).
Layout of the Bent Pyramid complex (Image Franck Monnier, derivative work by GDK, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. Image upscaled and edited for clarity. Captions added by Dominic Perry).
The Valley Temple and beginning of the Harbour Area at Dahshur (Photo Rosenow 2020).
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