The Pyramid of Neferirkare was built for the Fifth Dynasty pharaoh
Neferirkare Kakai in the 25th century BC. It was the tallest structure
on the highest site at the Abusir necropolis and still towers above it
today. The Fifth Dynasty marked the end of the great pyramid
constructions during the Old Kingdom. Pyramids of the era were smaller
and had intricate relief decoration. Neferirkare's pyramid was
originally built as a step pyramid, a design antiquated after the Third
Dynasty (26th or 27th century BC). Alterations were intended to convert
it into a true pyramid, but the pharaoh's death left the project to his
successors. Completed in haste, Neferirkare's monument lacked a valley
temple and pyramid town. Instead, there was a small settlement of
mudbrick houses where cult priests could conduct their daily activities.
The Abusir papyri were discovered in the temple of Neferirkare in 1893.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_of_Neferirkare>
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1775:
American Revolutionary War: Continental Army colonel Henry Knox
arrived at Fort Ticonderoga in New York to arrange the transport of
60 tons of artillery (depicted) to support the Siege of Boston.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_train_of_artillery>
1945:
Flight 19, a squadron of five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers,
disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_19>
1974:
The Birmingham Americans won the only World Bowl in World
Football League history.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Americans>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
agribusiness:
1. (uncountable) Business (especially big business) connected to
agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering
to those who do.
2. (countable) A business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture,
particularly if using modern farming techniques in the process.
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/agribusiness>
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Wikiquote quote of the day:
I believe firmly in the efficacy of religion, in its powerful
influence on a person's whole life. It helps immeasurably to meet the
storms and stress of life and keep you attuned to the Divine
inspiration. Without inspiration, we would perish.
--Walt Disney
<https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Walt_Disney>