| Pyramid of Teti | |
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| Teti | |
| Coordinates | 29°52′31″N 31°13′18″E / 29.87528°N 31.22167°E |
| Ancient name | |
| Constructed | Sixth Dynasty (c. 23rd century BC) |
| Type | Smooth-sided Pyramid |
| Height | 52.5 m (172 ft; 100 cu)[3] |
| Base | 78.75 m (258 ft; 150 cu)[3] |
| Volume | 107,835 m3 (141,043 cu yd)[3] |
| Slope | 53° 07' 48"[3] |
  Location within Egypt | |
The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts. Excavations have revealed a satellite pyramid, two pyramids of queens accompanied by cult structures, and a funerary temple. The pyramid was opened by Gaston Maspero in 1882 and the complex explored during several campaigns ranging from 1907 to 1965.[4] It was originally called Teti's Places Are Enduring. The preservation above ground is very poor, and it now resembles a small hill. Below ground the chambers and corridors are very well preserved.
- ^ Verner 2001d, p. 342.
- ^ Hellum 2007, p. 106.
- ^ a b c d Lehner 2008, p. 17.
- ^ notably by James Edward Quibell, Cecil Mallaby Firth, Jean-Philippe Lauer, Jean Sainte Fare Garnot, and Jean Leclant