Satellite Pyramid 1
The Satellite Pyramid which forms part of the Pyramid Complex of Sneferu's Bent Pyramid, as seen from the south-east corner of the latter monument; it is actually aligned with the centre of the Bent Pyramid's southern face.
Although such dummy tombs had been known since the time of Netjer-ikhet Djoser's Step Pyramid, at Saqqara, with its South Tomb, their actual purpose within the funerary rituals & beliefs is still subject to debate.
(I should admit that, despite having been visiting Dashur since the late 1990's, this is the first time I'd managed to walk completely around the base of the Bent Pyramid & seen its satellite.)
Satellite Pyramid 1
The Satellite Pyramid which forms part of the Pyramid Complex of Sneferu's Bent Pyramid, as seen from the south-east corner of the latter monument; it is actually aligned with the centre of the Bent Pyramid's southern face.
Although such dummy tombs had been known since the time of Netjer-ikhet Djoser's Step Pyramid, at Saqqara, with its South Tomb, their actual purpose within the funerary rituals & beliefs is still subject to debate.
(I should admit that, despite having been visiting Dashur since the late 1990's, this is the first time I'd managed to walk completely around the base of the Bent Pyramid & seen its satellite.)