Introduction to Dahshur: Dahshur is considered to be one of the most important pyramid areas in Egypt besides Giza and Saqqara. To the south is the famous Bent Pyramid, with its base A square with a side length of 188 meters and a height of about 98 meters. Its peculiarity is that it has two slopes on each side. Farther north is the Red Pyramid. There is also the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III nearby.