In the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, the Queen's Pyramid, G3-c, was built at the Giza pyramid complex. It is one of the three satellite pyramids of the larger Pyramid of Menkaure and is situated to the south of the main pyramid.
The American archaeologist George Andrew Reisner speculated that either this pyramid or G3-b may have been meant for Menkaure's half-sister, Shepsetkau, the daughter of Meresankh III and Khafre. The pyramid was built presumably for one of the wives of Menkaure.
The surface of the pyramid is stepped, consisting of four platforms that decrease toward the top. The pyramid's base is 31.24 metres square, and its height is 21.2 metres. It is constructed of stone and is located in Giza.
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