Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi at Southern Sakkara
nfr-Dd-kA-ra (Beautiful is Djedkare)
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A - entrance
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Funerary
complex of the pharaoh Djedkare Isesi was erected in South Saqqara by
Senedjemib, the overseer of works. In northern side of the pyramid there
is entrance with chapel (A) where a descending passage equipped with a
special chamber (B) and a device with falling
down
stones (C) leads to antechamber and burial chamber (D) with two-side
slopped roof made of limestone blocks and at east side connected to
niche-like antechamber (E). Botch chambers and basalt sarcophagus had
been largely destroyed, however reminders of the king’s mummy were
found. East of the pyramid there is a mortuary temple, once finely
decorated, to north and south part of which are associated four
courtyards. East-north is located funerary complex, rather incorrectly
ascribed to one of queens (T. Schneider). |
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A - entrance |
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