Airport Cairo Intl (IATA: CAI) is 60 km away from Minshāt Dahshūr and is the closest airport to it.
Tourist attractions in it
1. Pyramid of Amenemhat III (Dahshur)
King Amenemhat III built the Black pyramid during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2040-1640 BC). It is one of the five remaining pyramids of the original eleven pyramids at Dahshur in Egypt. Originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, the pyramid earned the name the Black pyramid for its dark, decaying appearance as a rubble mound. The Black pyramid was the first to house both the deceased pharaoh and his queens. Jacques Jean Marie de Morgan, on a French mission, began the excavation on the pyramids…
2. Red Pyramid
The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafra at Giza. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is also believed to be the world's first successful attempt at constructing a " true" smooth-sided pyramid. Local residents refer to the Red Pyramid as e…
3. Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid, located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo, of Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu, is a unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, about 2596 BCE. This was the second pyramid built by Sneferu.
4. Dahshur
Dahshur (Arabic دهشور Dahšūr, in English often called Dashur), is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt.
5. White Pyramid
Located in the pyramid field at Dahshur, the White Pyramid of Amenemhat II is now nothing more than a pile of rubble, having been heavily quarried for stone. The remaining limestone rubble has given rise to its modern name.
If you have already seen Minshāt Dahshūr, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Be sure to check out photos of the area taken by other travellers.
