wab-swt-wsr-kA.f (Pure are the [cult]
Places of
Weserkaf)
A -
descending passage
B - portcullis
C - burial chamber
D - antechamber
E - magazine
F - offering chapel
base length:
73.3 m
slope: 53o 7' 48"
height: 49 m descending passage: 18.5 m
antechamber measurements: 4.14
x 3.12 m
burial chamber measurements: 7.87
x 3.13 m
Pyramid
complex of Weserkaf
Pure are
the [cult] places of
Weserkaf
is
located in northern Saqqara, east-north of Djoser’s complex and is
modeled on buildings of dynasty III in terms of its location along
north-south axe. Length of pyramid’s side 72.3m,
angle of slope 53° and primary height 49m, cased with limestone of Tura
had been renovated by Khaemwese in times of Ramesses II; recently it is
relatively damaged due to careless performance of its core and robbery
of stones. From entrance in northern wall descends a corridor 18,5m long
and enters straightway an antechamber and funerary chamber. The funerary
chamber of dimensions 7.87 x 3.13
m , covered with limestone of Tura includes basalt sarcophagus. On
eastern side of the pyramid is located temple of funerary offerings,
composed of three chambers with false door. Pyramid of first wife of the
king is located south of this complex. Its primary height was ca. 17 m.
Solar temple consisted of courtyard with offering altar and chapels in
north and south (Schneider)
A - cult pyramid
B - open court
C - five statue niches
D - pyramid of queen
E - magazines
F - causeway
G - vestibule
H - offering chapel
fragment of a relief representing
Weserkaf from his funerary temple