Kanga Wrote:
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> Why were these pyramids buit at South Saqqara next
> to Djedkare-Isesi's pyramid? The D-I pyramid has a
> slope of 14:11 (seemingly), while the 6th dynasty
> pyramids built next to it all have slopes of 4:3.

Wiki on Pepi I Meryre - [en.wikipedia.org]

According to that, Pepi I's building programme as a whole was devised as a statement of his power at a time when royal power was diminishing, and that of some local officials was increasing.

But I couldn't find out the precise reasons why he chose to build at South Saqqara in that particular location. Maybe Waggy has a better idea ...

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