Sunday, April 9, 2023

Pyramid of Teti

Teti was the first king of the 6th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The walls in the chamber are inscribed with the the Pyramid Texts in accordance with the practice of the Old Kingdom. Although the Pyramid Texts are found in several pyramids here in Saqqara, this is currently the only place where these ancient funerary writings are accessible to the public.

The pyramid looks like a mound of rubble from the outside


Entering the pyramid







Entrance to the chamber







The walls are inscribed with the Pyramid Texts



Cartouche of Teti



Can you find the cartouche of Teti?





Massive block of stone





Sarcophagus of Teti



The ceiling of the chamber is decorated with stars








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