# Red Pyramid

Giza, Egypt

Built by Sneferu around 2580 BCE at Dahshur, this 105-meter monument was Egypt's first successful true smooth-sided pyramid. Named for its reddish core stone, it briefly stood as the tallest structure on earth before the Great Pyramid surpassed it.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Red Pyramid, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 29.80833, 31.20583

[City page](/cities/giza)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)