The astronomical orientation of the seven minor step pyramids

Abstract EN

The seven minor step pyramids are a group of small step pyramids, similar to the pyramids of the third dynasty, which are consisted of accretion layers, they were appeared as a several Mastabas above each other, all of them are smaller than the great giant pyramid of Djoser, but they are took the form of the step pyramids, but without funerary complex or surrounded walls suggested that these pyramids dates back to the 3rd dynasty, but without strong evidence confirming that.

This research is clearing the orientation of the seven minor step pyramids to the four main cardinal points, also their alignment with the river Nile, their related to natural phenomenon and the relation with constellations as attempt to solve the enigma of this group.