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[469] Side of doorway of South pyramid of Dahshûr.

Dahshur. South Pyramid (Bent Pyramid) of Snofru (Snefru).
Caption reads:
'Side of doorway of South pyramid of Dahshûr.
Shewing pivot hole on which the flapdoor turned [drawing].
This explains Strabo's saying the Gt Pyramid
was closed by a stone which could be taken out.'

There is also a diagram showing 'door open'.

[535] Cavern partly fallen in, Masara.

-Tura (Tora; Masara).
-Quarries.
-Caption:
'Cavern partly fallen in, Masara.
This is about 50 feet high, and in the further side is the
way to a hall 300? feet square, with enormous columns
left in quarrying, but too dark to photograph'

-Also, an arrow indicating:
'↑ donkey boy.'

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