The Layer Pyramid ( Khaba)

Sure, the Layer Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khaba, is a ruined step pyramid located in the necropolis of Zawyet El Aryan, Egypt. It was built during the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt, around 2600 BC, and is thought to be the tomb of Pharaoh Khaba.
The pyramid is about 17 meters (56 feet) tall and has a base of 84 meters (276 feet). It is made of mudbricks that were arranged in layers, over a base layer of rough bedrock blocks. The pyramid was never finished, and it is unclear whether it was abandoned due to Khaba's death or for some other reason. The Layer Pyramid is a relatively small pyramid, but it is still an important archaeological site. It provides insights into the development of pyramid construction in Egypt, and it is also one of the few pyramids that can be attributed to a specific pharaoh.
The pyramid was originally planned to be about 42 to 45 meters (138 to 148 ft) tall, but it was only completed to about half of its intended height. The pyramid is located on a rock ridge just above the floodplain, and it is surrounded by a number of other tombs and structures, including a large mastaba that is thought to be the tomb of Khaba's queen. The pyramid has a square base, and it is made up of 14 accretions, or layers, of mudbricks. The accretions lean inward against a central core, which is made of rough bedrock blocks.
The pyramid was never finished, and it is unclear why it was abandoned. Some scholars believe that it was due to Khaba's death, while others believe that it was due to a change in architectural style.
The Layer Pyramid is a relatively small pyramid, but it is still an important archaeological site. It provides insights into the development of pyramid construction in Egypt, and it is also one of the few pyramids that can be attributed to a specific pharaoh. Here are some additional facts about the Layer Pyramid: The pyramid was first excavated in the early 20th century by the Egyptologist George Reisner. The pyramid is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of Giza and 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of Saqqara. The pyramid is known locally in Arabic as el haram el midawwar, which means "the rubble-hill pyramid." The Layer Pyramid is a popular tourist destination, and it is one of the few pyramids that can be visited without a permit.

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