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The Red Pyramid
The Red Pyramid, built by the first Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty, Snefru, is generally considered to be the first real pyramid. The pyramid of Zhoser at Saqqara is 60 years older, but it rose in steps.
 

 

   


Snefru was a pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty. He ruled for 25 years, from 2613 until 2589 BCE
 

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