Pyramid of Khendjer Archaeological Site
13th-dynasty Egyptian pyramid and burial complex remains.
Khendjer's pyramid, attributed to a 13th Dynasty pharaoh, lies within the Dahshur-Saqqara archaeological zone. Specialists and visitors inspect its ruined core, substructures and the site's place in Second Intermediate Period funerary architecture.
Pyramid of Khendjer at a Glance#
Address: Giza Governorate, Egypt (archaeological area)
Hours: Daylight hours (access controlled by Egyptian antiquities authorities)
How to Get to Pyramid of Khendjer#
Pyramid of Khendjer is located in the broader Giza archaeological region. Visitors usually reach the site by road from Giza or Cairo as part of organized archaeological tours; coordination with local antiquities authorities is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Pyramid of Khendjer#
- Expect minimal on-site signage; bring a guidebook or guide with specialist knowledge of lesser-known pyramid fields.
- Combine with other archaeological visits in the Giza and Saqqara areas for context.
- Respect barriers and modern conservation work - small pyramids are often more fragile than their larger counterparts.
Best Time to Visit Pyramid of Khendjer#
Visit in the cooler months; small pyramid sites have little shade and fragile remains.
Weather & Climate near Pyramid of Khendjer#
Pyramid of Khendjer's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7° - 20° | 13° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 15° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 10° - 25° | 17° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 30° | 22° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 33° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 40% | 2.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.8 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 19° | 2 mm | clear | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
