Abusir

Abusir (  ; Egyptian pr wsjr; '''', "the resting place of Osiris"; ) is the name given to an ancient Egyptian archaeological pyramid complex comprising the ruins of four kings' pyramids dating to the Old Kingdom period, and is part of the Pyramid Fields of the Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Second pyramid to be built at the necropolis site of Abusir

smooth-sided pyramid

building in Egypt

smooth-sided pyramid

smooth-sided pyramid

Ptahshepses () was the vizier and son-in-law of king Nyuserre Ini during the Fifth Dynasty. As such he was one of the most distinguished members of the royal court. Ptahshepses' mastaba complex in Abusir is considered by many to be the most extensive and architecturally unique non-royal tomb of the Old Kingdom.

Egyptian pyramid

smooth-sided pyramid

smooth-sided pyramid