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The Pyramid of Pepi I entrance

Height 52.5 m
Base c. 78.75 m
Volume 107,835 cu. m
Slope 53° 07' 48"
Dynasty 6
Satellite Pyramids (1)
Queens Pyramids (6)

Men-nefer-Pipi ---The Perfection of Pepi is Established -----Pepi's splendor is enduring

The entrance to the pyramid is situated on the north side. Unusually the pyramid is entered through the floor via a ruined temple.

Here we see a close view of the entrance with one of the portcullis granite slabs visible.