The Pyramids of Queens: Timeless Symbols of Ancient Egyptian Women

Today Sunday

Small pyramids were built next to the royal pyramids to bury the wives of kings and members of the ruling family.

The pyramids of the queens reflect the importance of women in ancient Egyptian society and their role in religious and political life.

The queens' pyramids are located near the great pyramids of the kings, especially in Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur.

The most prominent queens' pyramids are those located near the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza.

The pyramids of the queens of Khufu: These three pyramids are located next to the Great Pyramid, and are believed to belong to the queens Meretites, Henutsen, and Nepet.

The pyramids of the queens of Menkaure: There are three small pyramids near the pyramid of Menkaure, and they are dedicated to his wives and family members.

The pyramid of Queen Khnumetneferhejpet: Located in Dahshur, it is dedicated to Queen Khnumetneferhejpet, the wife of King Amenemhat II of the Twelfth Dynasty.

The pyramid of Queen Khentkaus: Located in Abusir, she is one of the few queens who had a pyramid of her own and not attached to a royal pyramid.

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