An Egyptian excavation team has discovered the remains of a new pyramid that dates back to the 13th Dynasty, some 3,700 years ago.
The remains of the pyramids located in the Dahshur royal necropolis, about 40km south of Cairo, Al Ahram reports.
The portion of the pyramid uncovered so far shows a part of its inner structure. With what seems to be a corridor leading to the inside of the pyramid and a hall that leads to a southern ramp, as well as a room at the western end according to Adel Okasha, director general of the Dahshur Necropolis.
An alabaster block, gives an image of the the interior design of the pyramid, was also found in the corridor, engraved with 10 vertical hieroglyphic lines that are still being studied.
According to Al Jazeera, due to the bent slope of its sides, the pyramid is believed to have been ancient Egypt’s first attempt to build a smooth-sided pyramid.
Further studies will be conducted to identifiy the owner of the pyramid and the kingdom two which it belongs.
The remains are in a very good condition and further excavation will take place to reveal more of the structure according to Mahmoud Afifi, the head of the ancient Egyptian antiquities sector at the antiquities ministry who made the announcement.
