The Bent Pyramid Citation The Bent Pyramid, created during the reign of Sneferu (2680-2560 B.C.), is the earliest smooth sided pyramid known. The bend is a result of a change in the design of the pyramid in mid-construction which would keep the pyramid from collapsing the same way the Pyramid at Meidum collapsed. The arrow indicates the entrance to the western passage. The Dimensions of this pyramid are as follows: Angle of Slope: 54 degrees, 27 minutes, 44 seconds (Up to the bend) 43 degrees, 22 minutes (After the Bend) Height: 345 feet Base Lenght: 617 feet Because this pyramid has a greater amount of its outer casing still in place, the Bent Pyramid shows what plunderers have done to pyramids over the ages. Citation The plunderers have, for many years, stripped the limestone from the pyramid from the corners. While it is very obvious here, it has, more than likely, occured at every pyramid. Learn about the Meidum Pyramid Return to Meidum/Dahshur Main This site is maintained by Ryan Cohagan at Creighton University. Please feel free to visit our course syllabus. My e-mail address is cohagan@creighton.edu I would appreciate some feedback. Created: November 10, 2001 Updated: December 12, 2001