The Meidum Pyramid is mostly known for its present unsightly appearance. The distinction of being the only pyramid never claimed by a pharaoh adds to the negative reputation. Despite the great toll time has taken upon the monument, it remains filled with wonderful clues to understanding Old Kingdom Egypt.

The pyramid was essentially constructed three times, each creating a new pyramid reflecting a greater desire to project power and perfection. The present odd appearance of the Meidum Pyramid reveals the hidden smaller pyramids within it.

Other secret spaces inside the pyramid weren't discovered until the 21st century, and their presence is an enormous clue about the priorities and motivations for pyramid design.

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Thanks as always to the following researchers who generously share their diagrams and imagery.

Keith Hamilton: https://keithhamilton.academia.edu/
Isida Project: https://isida-project.ucoz.com/

0:00 Intro
1:55 Causes of destruction
4:19 Temple excavation by Petrie
7:20 Pyramid composition
9:08 Evidence for ramps
9:39 Core strata diagram
10:51 Snefru's 3 Pyramids
11:52 Pyramid entrance design
13:34 Descending corridor
14:12 E2 entrance & movable door
16:42 Bottom of the pyramid
17:14 Two lower chambers
18:04 Relieving chambers
18:48 Vertical shaft
19:48 Upper chamber
20:39 Blocking chamber access
23:05 Lower chamber enigma
25:13 Magical architecture