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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Egypt  /  Beni Suef Governorate  /  El Wasta  /  Meidum Pyramid

Meidum Pyramid, El Wasta

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#79 of 201 in Historic Sites in Egypt
Must see · Ruin · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Also known as the "collapsed pyramid" or the "false pyramid," Meidum Pyramid was probably built by Snefru, a 4th dynasty king. Experts believe that the edifice was originally designed as a step pyramid and later turned into a true pyramid by covering the steps with limestone. The remaining three steps of the pyramid tower some 65 m (213 ft) above the green oasis on the desert's edge. To get into the inner burial chamber, you will need to descend down a narrow passage and crawl through a hole, which is the highlight of the visit for many. While inside, look up to see a corbeled ceiling. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Meidum Pyramid by using our El Wasta trip planner.
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FROM $55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Guided tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Meidum And Dahshur Full Day Guided tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Meidum And Dahshur
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FROM $571 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Adventure into Ancient Egyptian Tomb Full-Day Adventure into Ancient Egyptian Tomb
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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Day Tour to Dahshour and Meidum Private Day Tour to Dahshour and Meidum
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FROM $600 BOOK WITH VIATOR The best package in Egypt ever 5 days/4 nights The best package in Egypt ever 5 days/4 nights
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full day trip the unknown Pyramids Maidum, Hawara and El Lahun Full day trip the unknown Pyramids Maidum, Hawara and El Lahun
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FROM $160 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Tour to El Fayoum Pyramids Day Tour to El Fayoum Pyramids
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FROM $2,750 BOOK WITH VIATOR 15-Day Egypt Hidden Gems Tour with pickup from Cairo 15-Day Egypt Hidden Gems Tour with pickup from Cairo
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  • By Adibrown
    Maydum is an archaeological site in Lower Egypt. It contains a large pyramid and several mudbrick mastabas. The pyramid was Egypt's first straight-sided one, but it partially collaps… free entry long....  more
    Maydum is an archaeological site in Lower Egypt. It contains a large pyramid and several mudbrick mastabas. The pyramid was Egypt's first straight-sided one, but it partially collaps… free entry long....  more »
  • By mohamedtaha12
    Amazing, breathtaking and simply majestic site. The pyramid is still in tact, the shear volume and how tall the pyramid stands is simply impressive. There is not a lot to see but the visit is worth... 
    Amazing, breathtaking and simply majestic site. The pyramid is still in tact, the shear volume and how tall the pyramid stands is simply impressive. There is not a lot to see but the visit is worth...  more »
  • By bcs488
    Meidum Pyramid is a bit off the normal tourist route. It was an optional extra on my Egyptian holiday so here I was. Entering the tomb was a matter of quite a ways down, then up on some ladders, and.....  more
    Meidum Pyramid is a bit off the normal tourist route. It was an optional extra on my Egyptian holiday so here I was. Entering the tomb was a matter of quite a ways down, then up on some ladders, and.....  more »
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  • By Ahmed Sabry
    A great place to visit if you wanna understand the evolution of building the great pyramid of Giza " the last remaining wonder of the seven ancient wonders " . So Maydoum Pyramid belongs to king Sinfru from the 4th density and he owns 3 pyramids ( Maydoum - the bent pyramid - the red pyramid in dahshur ) ... A site to visit . 👍🏾
  • By Bishoy Samir
    Beautiful site and true adventure, not crowded, not too far from Cairo and definitely worth the visit.
  • By Eric Pemberton
    A bit out of the way compared to Saqqarah and Dashur, but that also meant less tourist traffic and we had the place to ourselves. I would definitely recommend getting a guide if you plan on making the trip here. 8.5/10
  • By Bruce T
    Very interesting to see an early pyramid. Not too difficult to walk down inside. 100 steps or so, tight spaces. Not suggested for claustrophobics or those who can't handle stairs.
  • By Dzmitry B.
    Long way from Cairo (about 2 hours), but must see. There were 7 layers! Like russian doll. What was the reason to build this hard to imagine. Looks like ancient people loved to hard working :) Or they were much smarter than we expecting...
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