Pyramid of Queen Henutsen (G1-c)- Travel Tips

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The Pyramid of Queen Henutsen (G1-c) is a subsidiary pyramid located in the Giza East Field, immediately southeast of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Built during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, it served as the tomb of Queen Henutsen, believed to be a daughter of Pharaoh Khufu. The pyramid, 46.25 meters wide and originally 29.60 meters tall, is notable for its unusual alignment, as it is not part of the Great Pyramid's complex but instead aligns with the nearby mastaba of Khufukhaf I. The structure appears to be unfinished, with some scholars suggesting it was hastily constructed. A funerary chapel incorporated into the pyramid complex includes a New Kingdom stele, linking it to Henutsen’s burial.