The village of Dahshur is located about 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, and represents the southern end of the broad pyramid field that begins at Giza. Excavations at Dahshur have revealed the remains of seven pyramids, as well as extensive tomb complexes built for queens and nobles. Today, Dahshur also houses two of the best-preserved pyramids in Egypt, both built during the reign of King Sneferu. The curved pyramid and the red pyramid in Dahshur are a tremendous evidence of the architectural development that led to the construction of the Great Pyramid and its dependencies in Giza.