Pyramid of Behenu

The Pyramid of Behenu belonged to Queen Behenu, who was thought to be the wife of either Pepi I or Pepi II. These kings ruled over Egypt during the 6th dynasty reigning from 2232-2283 BC and 2278–2184 BC respectively. The Pyramid of Behenu which is 25 metres in length and hold fragments of engraved hieroglyphic texts.

The pyramid was discovered by French archaeologists under the direction of doctor Philippe Collombert, who were working within the necropolis of Pepi I at Saqqara which is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis.

Queen Behenu's burial chamber was revealed, with the sarcophagus and some of the Pyramid Texts still intact.