In ancient Egypt, the pyramidion was called the benbenet, which draws associations between the pyramids and the sacred benben stone. The benben was the mound that arose from the primordial waters Nu upon which the creator deity Atum settled in the creation myth of the Heliopolitan form of ancient Egyptian religion.
One of the greatest enigmas surrounding ancient Egyptian pyramids—specifically the Great Pyramid of Giza—is whether it ever had a pyramidion. Given that the Red Pyramid—a direct precursor to the Great Pyramid—had a capstone, it is very likely that the Great Pyramid had one too. Although experts agree it likely had one, the Great Pyramids capstone is missing, and its absence has fueled debate whether the gigantic pyramid ever had one.
Placing the pyramid on top of a nearly finished pyramid was likely an act of great importance, nothing short of a sacred act in ancient Egyptian times. How this was achieved remains an enigma, just as it remains a complete mystery how some of the most massive blocks were placed into position.
Based on historical data, previous pyramids, and a massive space atop the pyramid, we can probably say conclude that at one point in history, likely after having been built, the pyramid of Khufu was topped by a massive capstone—now missing.
The Pyramid of Khufu, once it was completed, reflected the sunlight off its shiny white surface. It was bright, and some legends even say it shone like a star, visible from great distances. Such a beautiful monument surely had an equally incredible finish. Although it is possible that the pyramid was cased from bottom to top with polished limestone blocks—and therefore did not have a specific capstone—the chances are slim.
In my opinion, this is mostly because of its flat top. So, what happened to the capstone of the pyramids? Did it ever exist? If so, what was it made of? Was it Gold? Was it destroyed in ancient times? Or was it looted, like many of the pyramids were? Nonetheless, I believe we can conclude that such majestic monuments must have had a summit equally stunning. Join the discussion and participate in awesome giveaways in our mobile Telegram group. Join Curiosmos on Telegram Today.
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