The pyramid is described as “headless” as only the base of it remains, which also explains why it was lost again, as it was easily recovered by the desert sands. It’s believed to be from the Fifth Dynasty (constructed between 2,465 BC and 2,325 BC) and during the reign of the pharoah Menkauhor Kaiu (the second most obscure pharaoh of that dynasty) although a cartouche with his name has yet to be found.
Heh. Out of context, the Headless Pyramid of Menkauhor sounds nicely ominous.
Tags: archaeology, Egypt, pyramid