Egyptian Pyramids Pyramid-Matryoshka Pyramid of Pharaoh Huny (third dynasty, XXVII century BC), built in Medum, which is located 100 kilometers south of Cairo, has a number of unique properties. First, it has an irregular, stepped form (seven steps and eighth step is unfinished). Secondly, in addition to the main cladding, this stone construction once had four additional (one facing is located from the other at a distance of several meters). During the excavations, the lower rows of the facing blocks were revealed. All the property that was above, the local people were dragged to the construction of their homes. So, thanks to these unseemly deeds, this mysterious miracle was discovered. The question arises, how could this happen? The answer is quite simple: each Pharaoh sought to confirm his high status of God in the flesh, by erecting grandiose stone structures, but this was not always helped by the economic situation - in times of recession due to wars or crop failures, for example, a large-scale construction was difficult. Thus, there was a simplified method of erecting the pyramid - the previously built stone construction was surrounded from all sides by an additional layer of blocks (there are several meters at the base of the pyramid) and a new cladding was made. This procedure was repeated several times. Pharaoh Huni built a pyramid, and his son Snofru increased the size of this pyramid, straightened the steps and provided it with the right shape. Perhaps the grandson and great-grandson of the ruler continued this family tradition. No one can accurately answer the question of whether there are still multi-layered, multi-faceted pyramids, or this creation of Pharaoh Huni is the only of its kind. It can be definitely mentioned that the Khufu (Kheops) pyramid had only one facing, and no additional cladding was found because this stone masterpiece does not currently have a peak (pyramidion). How were the additional inclined layers of the pyramid built? The most effective way of building additional blocks is to leave the mounting openings on each side of the previously erected pyramid. Then, at the top of the construction, blocks were fixed, through which strong ropes were tossed and stone blocks were raised in peculiar cradles, using the draft power of oxen. Blocks in cradles crept or rolled up the old facing of the pyramid.