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Petrie MSS 5.5.31d [lower right]
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[469] Side of doorway of South pyramid of Dahshûr.
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- 1881-1882 (Creation)
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(1853-1942)
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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'.
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Copyright Griffith Institute, University of Oxford
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469