The Nyoum Pyramids in 6 October City, Egypt, are a unique and fascinating example of compound pyramids. These pyramids were built during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt.
Unlike the more famous pyramids at Giza, which are single structures, the Nyoum Pyramids are a complex of smaller pyramids arranged in a rectangular shape. The complex consists of 13 pyramids, with the largest at the center and the others arranged in a grid pattern around it.
The largest pyramid, known as the Red Pyramid, is the third largest pyramid in Egypt, after the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre. It stands at a height of 104 meters and was originally covered in red limestone, hence its name. The Red Pyramid was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Sneferu and is believed to have been completed around 2575 BC.
The other 12 pyramids in the complex are much smaller and were likely built for Sneferu's family members and high-ranking officials. These pyramids range in size from 6 to 28 meters in height and are made of limestone and mud brick.