Construction dates

The following table lays out the chronology of the construction of most of the major pyramids mentioned here. Each pyramid is identified through the pharaoh who ordered it built, their approximate reign and its location.

Pyramid / Pharaoh	judgment	place
Snefru	c. 2630 - 2612 BC	Saqqarah
Snefru	c. 2612 - 2589 BC	Dahshur
Snefru	c. 2612 - 2589 BC	Dahshur
Snefru	c. 2612 - 2589 BC	Midum
Khufu	c. 2589 - 2566 BC	Giza
Djedefre	c. 2566 - 2558 BC	Abu Rawash
Khafre	c. 2558 - 2532 BC	Giza
Menkaure	c. 2532 - 2504 BC	Giza
Sahora	c. 2487 - 2477 BC	Abu Sir
Neferirkare Kakai	c. 2477 - 2467 BC	Abu Sir
Nyuserre Ini	c. 2416 - 2392 BC	Abu Sir
Amenemhat I	c. 1991 - 1962 BC	Lisht
Senusret I	c. 1971 - 1926 BC	Lisht
Senusret II	c. 1897 - 1878 BC	el-Lahun
Amenemhat III	c. 1860 - 1814 BC	Hawara