3,700-year-old pyramid discovered on the banks of the Nile River

Egyptian archaeologists have found remains of a 3,700-year-old pyramid south of Cairo, believed to be the first attempt to build a burial mound by ancient people.

Hieroglyphs on a paving slab of a 3,700-year-old pyramid. Photo: AFP.

Mahmoud Afifi, Egypt's Minister of Antiquities, confirmed that the remains of this ancient pyramid were discovered north of the Bent Pyramid built by King Sneferu around 2,600 BC, RT reported.

The newly discovered pyramid, built during the 13th Dynasty, about 3,700 years ago, is located inside the Dahshur necropolis, an area along the west bank of the Nile used to bury members of the royal family.

The Bent Pyramid of King Sneferu was once considered the first attempt to build an above-ground burial site in Egypt.

The newly discovered pyramid remains at Dahshur include internal structures and paved corridors. Images released by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities show a narrow passageway leading down to an underground chamber. One of the large paving stones is engraved with ancient hieroglyphs.

Archaeologists hope to conduct further research on the structure to determine the pyramid's owner.

According to VNE