Previously unreleased. King Sneferu ("One Who Makes Beautiful Things") was a legendary ruler. His three pyramids at Meidum, Dahshur South, and Dahshur North, mark the transition from step pyramids to "true" pyramids. However, archaeologists also study the landscape and subsidiary buildings, at these sites. From hidden chambers, to lost harbours, Sneferu's monuments are revealing new information about his world. Also, a tale of Sneferu's life gives a hint at the King's personality and reputation... Episode details:Date: c. 2650 BCE. King: Neb-Ma'at Sneferu ("The Lord of Ma'at, Who Makes Beautiful Things").Texts: The Westcar Papyrus (translation by Mark-Jan Nederhof).Pyramids: The Meidum Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and Red Pyramid (see all at wikimedia).Logo image: Sneferu's pyramid at Meidum (Chris Ward 2019).Support the Show at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com, and Patreon.com.Audio editing and processing by yourpodcastpal.com.Select sources:N. Alexanian and F. Arnold, ‘The Complex of the Bent Pyramid as a Landscape Design Project’, in M. Ullmann (ed.), 10. Ägyptologische Tempeltagung (2016), 1—16. Online.F. Arnold, ‘A Ceremonial Building of King Snofru at Dahshur’, in M. Bietak and S. Prell (eds.), Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Palaces (2018), 113—124. Online.G. Dormion and J.-Y. Verd’hurt, La chambre de Meidoum : analyse architecturale. 1, Texte (2013).F. Monnier, ‘New Light on the Architecture of the Bent Pyramid’, Nile Magazine 20 (2019), 44—50. Online.F. Monnier, ‘A New Survey of the Upper Chambers of Snefru’s Pyramids at Dahshur’, Journal of Ancient Egyptian Architecture 4 (2020), 1—17. Online.C. Reader, ‘The Meidum Pyramid’, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt (2015), 203—224. Online.D. Rosenow, ‘Dahschur, Ägypten. Die Arbeiten der Herbstkampagne 2019 und Frühjahrskampagne 2020’, Elektronische Publikationen Desdeutschen Archäologischen Instituts 2 (2020), 8—15. Online.M. Verner, The Pyramids: The Archaeology and History of Egypt’s Iconic Monuments (2020). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.