The Red Pyramid of Dahshur is the most commonly attributed monument for the burial of pharaoh Sneferu. A superficial look at the pyramid makes it appear to adopt classic mastaba defensive principles.

When taking a closer look at significant design features, the Red Pyramid seems to abandon the opportunity to be the most secure pyramid ever built. Instead, it's pyramid complex remains incomplete and the mystery of its 'hidden' upper chamber is laid bare.

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Keith Hamilton's guide to the Red Pyramid can be found here:
https://www.academia.edu/34692828/The...

Eratta: The Bent Pyramid has a longer descending corridor, but being fractured it couldn't be plugged as much.

0:00 Intro
1:28 Red Pyramid nickname
2:02 Snefru's 3 pyramids
3:05 Tomb security
3:55 [correction] 2nd longest corridor
4:20 Pyramid entrance
5:24 Descending corridor plugging?
6:16 Locating the upper chamber
7:34 Upper corridor ceiling
9:36 No camouflage evidence
10:37 Upper floor excavation
13:39 Search for burials