The Nyoum Pyramids, located in 6 October City, Egypt, are a unique and impressive example of compound pyramids. These pyramids were built during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu, who was the first pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt.

The Nyoum Pyramids are a complex of three pyramids, each with its own mortuary temple and causeway. The largest pyramid, known as the Red Pyramid, is the third largest pyramid in Egypt, after the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre. The other two pyramids, known as the Bent Pyramid and the Black Pyramid, are also significant structures in their own right.

The Red Pyramid is named for the reddish hue of its limestone blocks. It was originally built with a height of 105 meters, but erosion has reduced its height to 104 meters. The pyramid has a base of 220 meters and an angle of inclination of 43 degrees. The mortuary temple of the Red Pyramid was located on the east side of the pyramid and was connected to the pyramid by a causeway.

The Bent Pyramid, located about 2 kilometers north of the Red Pyramid, is so named because of its unusual shape. The pyramid was