List of finds in Egyptian pyramids

List of finds in the substructures or interiors of Egyptian pyramids that have been explored and still contained notable findings in modern times. An absence of documented finds does not imply nothing was ever found.

Pyramids not listed have either not been located or explored (e.g.: due to flooding or collapse), have no substructure, were fully looted, or contained nothing of note. __NOTOC__ Pyramid namesSarcophagi / CoffinsHuman remainsCanopic jars and chestsWall DecorationsOther noteworthy finds, sources Old Kingdom3rdPyramid of DjoserSquare granite vaultMummy parts (later burial)Gallery: 3 false doors with faience tiles, inscribed door framesEastern shafts and galleries2 alabaster sarcophagi, fragments of othersHip bone of a young woman, set of female remains predating DjoserUndecoratedSeal impression of Djoser's Horus name, 40,000 stone vessels (primarily alabaster), most made before Djoser3rdBuried PyramidAlabaster sarcophagus (with side opening)UndecoratedBark and decomposed wood found on top of sarcophagus4thMeidum PyramidPieces of wooden coffinUndecoratedCedar logs embedded in masonry4thBent PyramidUndecoratedWood plank still holding back blocking stone, cedar logs4thRed PyramidFragments of human remainsUndecorated4thGreat Pyramid of GizaGranite sarcophagus, lid missingUndecoratedQueen's Chamber Air-Shafts: diorite ball, copper "hook", cedar plankRelieving Chambers: Hieroglyphic graffiti - incl. Khufu's names spelled out multiple timesQueen's pyramid GI-aRecess for sarcophagus, basalt fragmentsPieces of boneUndecoratedQueen's pyramid GI-bBroken wood coffins (later burials)12 or 13 skulls, bones (later burials)UndecoratedBronze armlet, with a piece of brown stone shaped like part of a female hand4thPyramid of DjedefreInscribed stone fragments, copper axe blade, worker graffiti including Djedefre's cartoucheQueen's pyramidLimestone sarcophagus fragments2 lids possibly from canopic jarsUndecoratedLarge alabaster vessel, pottery fragments, faience tiles, large Egyptian alabaster plate inscribed with the Horus name of Khufu (Djedefre's father)4thPyramid of KhafreGranite sarcophagus with lidPit for canopic chestUndecoratedBull bones found inside sarcophagus (probably later addition)Subsidiary pyramidUndecoratedWooden shrine (nah netjer) in niche that had been ritually destroyed.4thPyramid of MenkaureBasalt sarcophagus with palace facade;Later burial: wooden anthropoid coffin inscribed with Menkaure's nameBones of a woman with pieces of clothing (later burial)Paneled chamber: stylized false door motifs, lintel in reed-mat formQueen's pyramid GIII-aGranite sarcophagusUndecoratedPieces of potteryQueen's pyramid GIII-bGranite sarcophagusJawbone of a young woman, fragments of bonesUndecoratedDecayed wood, roof slab inscription containing cartouche of Menkaure5thPyramid of UserkafBasalt sarcophagus fragmentsUndecorated5thPyramid of SahureBasalt sarcophagus fragmentsUndecorated5thPyramid of Khentkaus IIGranite sarcophagus fragmentsUndecoratedMummy wrappings, alabaster pottery5thPyramid of NeferefreGranite sarcophagus fragments6 pieces of mummified remains of a young man (incl. hand, clavicle, fibula)Pieces of 4 canopic jarsUndecoratedAlabaster pottery5thLepsius XXIV PyramidGranite sarcophagus fragmentsDamaged mummy of a young womanAlabaster canopic jarsUndecoratedRemains of burial equipment: models of alabaster vessels. copper tools used for the ritual of the opening of the mouth ritual5th?Double Pyramid (east)Scanty remains of a female burialFragments of limestone, canopic jarsUndecoratedModel vessels of alabaster, model chisels of copper and shards of pottery.Double Pyramid (west)Tiny fragments of a female burialUndecoratedRemnants of the burial equipment, a model vessel of alabaster, several corroded model vessels and instruments of copper.5thHeadless PyramidBroken sarcophagus lidUndecorated5thPyramid of Djedkare IsesiBasalt sarcophagus fragmentsMummified remains of an old manNiche for canopic chestUndecoratedBroken pottery, faience bead on a gold filament5thPyramid of UnasGreywacke sarcophagusMummied remains of a human (incl. right arm, left hand, skull and shinbone)Pyramid Texts, rich deorationsWooden handles of two knives6thPyramid of TetiGreywacke sarcophagus with inscriptions on the insideMummified remains of a human (incl. arm and shoulder blade)Canopic jar containing visceraPyramid TextsClub heads inscribed with the pharaoh's nameQueen's pyramid of Iput (mastaba transformed to pyramid by Pepi I)Cedar coffin in limestone sarcophagusIput's intact remains5 crude canopic jarsPyramid TextsJewelry on mummy, model vessels of alabaster, pottery and copper, alabaster slabs inscribed with names of sacred oils, model gilded copper tools6thPyramid of Pepi IInscribed black stone sarcophagusMummy fragmentGranite canopic chest, 1 intact alabaster canopic jar and fragments of others, visceraPyramid TextsSandal (of Pepi), flint knife, inscribed linen, 2 fragments of a thin gold plate (the body rested on), 2 scraps of a loinclothQueen's pyramid of NebuunetGranite sarcophagus fragmentsCylindrical wooden weight, wooden ostrich feather, inscribed alabaster tabletsQueen's pyramid of Inenek-IntiGreywacke sarcopagusPotteryWestern pyramidGranite sarcophagus fragmentsWooden weights, ostrich feathers, copper fish hooks, fired-clay vesselsQueen's pyramid of Pyramid of Meritites IVGeywacke sarcophagus fragmentsQueen's titulary on hallway wallsWooden fragments inscribed with formulas of the pyramid textsQueen's pyramid of Ankhesenpepi IIBasalt sarcophagus with inscribed titularyBone fragments of the arm, leg and foot of adult womanPyramid TextsQueen's pyramid of Ankhesenpepi IIISandstone Sarcophagus with Granite Lid, inscribed with name and titularyBone fragmentsPalace facade decorationQueen's pyramid of BehenuSarcophagus fragmentsInscribed and decorated6thPyramid of MerenreBasalt sarcophagus with lid and traces of gildingMummy of young man (possibly later burial)Granite canopic chest with lidPyramid Texts2 alabaster vessels6thPyramid of Pepi IIGreywacke sarcophagus with lid, inscribed with Pepi II's titularyGranite canopic chest lid, niche for chestPyramid Texts, niche pattern, false doors topped with King's nameMummy wrappings, fragments of alabaster and diorite vases, golden spatulaQueen's pyramid of NeithGranite sarcophagusGranite canopic chestPyramid Texts, starred ceilingDescending passage: granite false door, burial chamber: miniature (inscribed) bronze tableware, stone vasesQueen's pyramid of NeithFragments of pottery, 3 alabaster vesselsQueen's pyramid of Iput II (and Ankhesenpepi IV)Granite sarcophagus of Queen Ankhesenpepi IV inscribed with Annals of the 6th dynastyPyramid TextsQueen's pyramid of UdjebtenPyramid TextsPyramid namesSarcophagi / CoffinsHuman remainsCanopic jars and chestsWall DecorationsOther noteworthy finds, sources First Intermediate Period8thPyramid of Qakare IbiGranite monolith once held sarcophagusPyramid Texts Middle Kingdom11thPyramid of ReherishefnakhtSarcophagus inscribed with Coffin TextsPyramid Texts12thQueen's pyramid 3 of Senusret IQuartzite sarcophagus, remains of gilded, wooden CoffinBone fragmentsBroken but complete canopic chestUndecoratedDeteriorated wooden staff12thPyramid of Senusret IIGranite sarcophagusLeg bonesUndecoratedAlabaster offering table inscribed with the pharaoh's name, gold uraeus12thPyramid of Senusret IIIGranite sarcophagus with palace facadeUndecoratedPottery vases, broken bronze dagger with ivory handleQueen's pyramid of Nofrethenut2 sarcophagi, one inscribed with titularyUndecoratedQueen's pyramid of ItakaytSarcophagusCanopic chest, two canopic jarsUndecorated12thPyramid of Amenemhat III (Dashur)Decorated granite sarcophagusChambers for queens (or daughters): 6 mummies found totalUnused canopic chest for the kingUndecorated(Substructure was collapsing, pyramid not used for the king)Burial chamber of AatSarcophagusMummy of AatCanopic chest, 1 canopic jarUndecorated2 mace heads, 7 duck-shaped alabaster cases, alabaster unguent jar, pieces of jewelryBurial chamber of ChenmetneferhedjetSarcophagusMummy of ChenmetneferhedjetUndecoratedBurial chamber of unknown queenUndecoratedObsidian vase with gold bands, 3 duck-shaped alabaster vessels, granite and alabaster mace heads, jewelry12thPyramid of Amenemhat III (Hawara)Quartzite sarcophagusBone fragments2 canopic chestsUndecoratedAlabaster offering table, duck-shaped bowls in baring the name of his Amenemhat III's Queen Neferu-ptah12thSouthern Mazghuna pyramidGranite sarcophagusUndecorated3 limestone lamps, duck-shaped alabaster vessel12thNorthern Mazghuna pyramidQuartzite sarcophagusUndecorated Second Intermediate Period13thPyramid of Ameny QemauGreat quartzite monolith with separate cavities for the mummy, and the canopic equipment4 broken calcite canopic jars inscribed with the pharaoh's nameUndecorated13thTomb S9Quartzite sarcophagusUndecoratedBurned wood, burned bandages, small pieces of inscribed, gilded plaster from the king's mummy mask, and pieces of unburnt wood and faience inlay, stone jars, beads, and bone needles13thTomb S10Quartzite sarcophagus, found in a later royal tomb in the same necropolis (tomb CS6)UndecoratedPlanks from the cedar coffin, reused by king Senebkay into a canopic box for his own neighboring burial (tomb CS9)

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