Location:

31 miles from the pyramids of Giza.

Who built it?

It was built by Snefru, Father of Cheops. Snefru is the founder of the 4th dynasty and he was not the heir to the throne but he got the kingdom through his marriage to the Queen Hetepheres, the daughter of king Huni who was the last king in the third dynasty.

Why was it built ?

The Bent Pyramid was built as the ancient Egyptians believe in resurrection. Snefru was buried in this pyramid according to the ancient Egyptian concept of life after death. Explanation:

This pyramid is famous for its casing which is the best in all the pyramids of Egypt. Its original height is 336 feet and the pyramid itself has two separate entrances. Mysteriously, this pyramid started at one angle (approx. 52 degrees) and then suddenly changes to a more gradual angle of 43 degrees. This odd arrangement provides this pyramid with a distinctive and unique appearance.

There are several possible reasons for this change in angle. Currently, the most widely accepted theory is that King Sneferu realized that if he were to continue the pyramid at its initial angle, it would rise to a height which would require a tremendous amount of material and labor. Another theory holds that the original angle resulted in displacement of many blocks and cracking of the blocks that lined the chambers and passageways.