Pyramid of Menkaure

Pyramid of Menkaure

Pyramid of Menkaure

Standing at 62 metres (190 ft) tall (originally 66.5 metres) the Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three pyramids of Giza and about a tenth the size of the Great Pyramid of Khufu Pharaoh Menkaure died before it was completed as evidenced by the unfinished granite facade at the base Inside the pyramid you descend through three levels the largest of which is surprisingly spacious and gives you a glimpse into the main tomb chamber This view can be seen on Egypt luxury tours

Next to the pyramid are the remains of the excavated mortuary Menkaure’s Valley Temple and to the east are the ruins of the Valley Temple To the south are the Queen’s pyramids and further south are the other buildings associated with Menkaure’s complex.

If you venture out be prepared for horse and camel sellers who will offer to take you into the desert for better views and photo opportunities of the three pyramids which can be experienced on Egypt tour packages Keep your general admission ticket with you as the police may ask to see it on your way back.

Discover the history and architecture of the Pyramid of Menkaure with Egypt vacation packages part of Egypt royal heritage and ancient obsession with building big.