Beyond the city
Dahshur
The Red and Bent pyramids
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About Dahshur
At Dahshur, south of Saqqara, stand the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid, built for Sneferu, the father of Khufu; they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dahshur before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Dahshur are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Pyramids of Giza20 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum22 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
- The Citadel27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Khan el-Khalili27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Cairo International Airport40 kmCar or taxi 119 min
- Sphinx International Airport46 kmCar or taxi 135 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station29 kmCar or taxi 88 min