Marvels at Dahshur

We are now well under way in the building of my pyramid at Dahshur! I am so excited that my architects and I took this opportunity to be as innovative as possible in the building of this pyramid.

Since this will be my final resting place, and since we abandoned Meidum because it wasn't enough for me, I must make sure that nothing goes wrong and that this pyramid is a true masterpiece. I don't just want innovation of the shape. I want innovation of the internal structure of the pyramid as well. For this reason, my architects are adding a second entrance that is east-west oriented in the pyramid, as well as subterranean chambers and antechambers that are larger than ever before.

The lowest of the three chambers has been cut deep in the rock so that I can be associated with the underworld and Osiris. Also, my tomb corridor must always be rising, so that I can ascend into the everlasting stars.

My portcullis system is innovative because the twin blocks operate diagonally now, rather than horizontally/vertically. I also have two chambers now that will be completely filled in, which when combined with all the other new aspects, creates an innovative design and complexity that has never before been seen!

As for the form of the pyramid, we are using a 55 degree angle for the sides of the pyramid, and are using a layering system like a step pyramid, and adding the smooth sides later on. To show you our progress thus far, I'm going to show you all the plan for what we have up right now! This is exclusive!

  

However, I am getting a little nervous because my architects came to me this morning and told me that some funky things are going on with the construction of the pyramid. They said they didn't want to bother me with the details because they said they have it under control. I trust them, and know that they will make me a perfect pyramid. 

I am leaving the site tomorrow morning to go back to my palace, and although I'm sure my architects have everything figured out, I'm impatient because I am getting older and I need to have a perfect resting place. I abandoned a nearly done site at Meidum in order to make the best pyramid Egypt has ever seen. If something goes wrong I will be devastated. Tonight I will be praying to the gods, especially Ra, to look over my pyramid and make sure that it is completed to perfection. 

King out -- Snefru