The Black Pyramid
About the pyramid
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When construction of the pyramid was nearly
complete, the architects of Amenemhat III became
aware of structural problems.
The pyramid was being crushed under its own
weight walls and ceilings were being pushed
down and doorframes began to buckle.
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The substructure of the pyramid contained a large
complex array of chambers and corridors which
weakened the pyramid core.
About the pyramid
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Amenemhat III chose the site of Hawara, south of
Cairo in the Fayum region, as the location of his
new pyramid and the Black Pyramid was
abandoned.
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Today, the Black Pyramid is in a restricted military
zone and has been closed to tourists due to its
collapsed condition.
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