Egypt : 4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid Uncovered in Egypt

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

yvw ...

Thank you very much, sir!

 

[Omowale Jabali]

In the Spirit of Sankofa,

4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid Uncovered in Egypt

TORONTO — Archaeologists working near the ancient settlement of Edfu, in southern Egypt, have uncovered a step pyramid that dates back about 4,600 years, predating the Great Pyramid of Giza by at least a few decades.

The step pyramid, which once stood as high as 43 feet (13 meters), is one of seven so-called "provincial" pyramids built by either the pharaoh Huni (reign ca. 2635-2610 B.C.) or Snefru (reign ca. 2610-2590 B.C.). Over time, the step pyramid's stone blocks were pillaged, and the monument was exposed to weathering, so today, it's only about 16 feet (5 m) tall.

http://news.yahoo.com/4-600-old-step-pyramid-uncovered-egypt-175321162.html

Thanks for sharing. Have you read this?
"Contrary to many news reports this week, this is not a new discovery. In fact, the pyramid's existence has been known since at least 1894."
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/02/140205-egypt-pyramids-edfu-archaeology-science/

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

Thanks for sharing. Have you read this?
"Contrary to many news reports this week, this is not a new discovery. In fact, the pyramid's existence has been known since at least 1894."
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/02/140205-egypt-pyramids-edfu-archaeology-science/

No, but its contained here as well:


Uncovering the pyramid
Though scholars knew of the existence of the pyramid at Edfu, the structure had never been excavated before Marouard's team started work in 2010, he said in the study. His team found that the pyramid was covered by a thick layer of sand, modern waste and remains from the pillaging of its blocks.


same link source in OP: http://news.yahoo.com/4-600-old-step-pyramid-uncovered-egypt-175321162.html


Moreover, the National Geographic link you provided includes this fact in the title:


Newly Excavated 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid Threatened by Development



And while I'm at it, its beyond me why I would be asked this:

Please!!....I seriously hope you haven't bought into these YT peopes timeline of ancient Kemet. You all amazed at that one....what about the other 17 pyramids that they haven't dug up yet?? i wonder what story that will tell!??

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At least you asked me if I had read your Article, but above, its totally assumed that I'm just posting stuff

 

[Omowale Jabali]

No, but its contained here as well:


Uncovering the pyramid
Though scholars knew of the existence of the pyramid at Edfu, the structure had never been excavated before Marouard's team started work in 2010, he said in the study. His team found that the pyramid was covered by a thick layer of sand, modern waste and remains from the pillaging of its blocks.


same link source in OP: http://news.yahoo.com/4-600-old-step-pyramid-uncovered-egypt-175321162.html


Moreover, the National Geographic link you provided includes this fact in the title:


Newly Excavated 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid Threatened by Development



And while I'm at it, its beyond me why I would be asked this:

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At least you asked me if I had read your Article, but above, its totally assumed that I'm just posting stuff

I can't speak to why you were asked that question or it's relevance. That's because I don't know the reason for interjecting the timeline issue. All the pyramids in question were built between the 3rd and 4th dynasties. At some point they need to be added to this list. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Egyptian_pyramids

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

I can't speak to why you were asked that question or it's relevance. That's because I don't know the reason for interjecting the timeline issue. All the pyramids in question were built between the 3rd and 4th dynasties. At some point they need to be added to this list. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Egyptian_pyramids

Thanks bro. Omowale, but the question was one of rhetoric, I know the answer already. On all other points, we touch and agree brother.