Fig. 88.—Section through the Great Pyramid of Kheops. (P. & C.)
The Fifth Dynasty (B.C. 3566-3300) is not an important one as far as art is concerned.
The Sixth (B.C. 3300-3100) was noted for the erection of its pyramid tombs and for the religious texts that were inscribed on their interior walls.
Fig. 89.—The Stepped Pyramid. (P. & C.) Supposed to be the most ancient building in Egypt.
Fig. 90.—The Southern Pyramid of Dashour. (P. & C.)
Fig. 91.—The Great Sphinx. (P. & C.)