Sneferu's pyramid projects: Meidum, Bent, and Red Pyramids (c. 2613–2589 BCE)

1. Sneferu begins reign in Fourth Dynasty

   Jan 1, 2613 BCELabels: Sneferu, Fourth Dynasty

   • Pharaoh se
   • Ancient Egypt

2. Construction at Meidum expanded in phases

   Jan 1, 2610 BCELabels: Meidum Pyramid

   • Meidum

3. Meidum converted toward a smooth-sided pyramid

   Jan 1, 2605 BCELabels: Meidum Pyramid

   • Meidum

4. Meidum outer casing collapses in antiquity

   Jan 1, 2600 BCELabels: Meidum Pyramid

   • Meidum
   • Red Pyramid

5. Sneferu establishes pyramid building at Dahshur

   Jan 1, 2598 BCELabels: Dahshur, Sneferu

   • Britannica

6. Bent Pyramid construction begins at steep angle

   Jan 1, 2596 BCELabels: Bent Pyramid, Dahshur

   • Britannica
   • Bent Pyramid

7. Bent Pyramid slope reduced mid-construction

   Jan 1, 2595 BCELabels: Bent Pyramid

   • Britannica
   • Bent Pyramid

8. Bent Pyramid completed with two entrances

   Jan 1, 2594 BCELabels: Bent Pyramid

   • Bent Pyramid
   • Guardians

9. Red (North) Pyramid construction begins

   Jan 1, 2593 BCELabels: Red Pyramid, Dahshur

   • Britannica
   • Red Pyramid

10. Red Pyramid completed as first successful true pyramid

    Jan 1, 2591 BCELabels: Red Pyramid

    • Britannica
    • Red Pyramid

11. Sneferu’s pyramid sequence shapes Fourth Dynasty practice

    Jan 1, 2590 BCELabels: Sneferu, Pyramid Sequence

    • Britannica

12. Sneferu’s reign ends after major pyramid program

    Jan 1, 2589 BCELabels: Sneferu

    • Pharaoh se
    • Ancient Egypt