Ancient site · Beni Suef
Meidum
An archaeological site south of Cairo, home to the Meidum pyramid attributed to King Sneferu, and a group of mudbrick mastabas.
The story
Meidum is an archaeological site containing a large pyramid and several mudbrick mastabas. The pyramid is attributed to King Sneferu of the Fourth Dynasty and is seen as an early transitional stage between the stepped and the smooth-sided pyramid; its outer layers partly collapsed in ancient times. The site lies about 72 km south of modern Cairo and receives visitors each year.
Good to know
- The Meidum pyramid is attributed to Sneferu of the Fourth Dynasty, and parts of its outer casing collapsed in antiquity.
- The site lies about 72 km south of Cairo.