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The Pyramid Pepi II

The north face of Pepi II's pyramid. The pyramid was first entered by Maspero in 1881. The pyramid entered from the north side thru the pavement of a small chapel now destroyed.

Height 52.5 m
Base 78.75 m
Volume c. 107,835 cu. m
Slope 52° 07' 48"
Dynasty 6
Satellite Pyramids (1)
Queens Pyramids (3)
Ruled 94 years

Nefer-Ka-Re-Pipi ---Pepi is Established and Living --
Pepi's Life is Enduring

The southeast corner of Pepi II's pyramid showing some of fine Tura limestone casing. Notice the large gap between the core and the outer casing. The core construction method is also clearly visible in this image.