The pyramid of Pharaoh Merenre was constructed for Merenre Nemtyemsaf I during the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt at Saqqara 450 metres (1,480 ft) to the south-west of the pyramid of Pepi I and a similar distance to the pyramid of Djedkare.[3] Its ancient name was "Merenre's beauty shines" or perhaps "The Perfection of Merenre Appears".[4] Today it consists mostly of ruins;[5] it is hard to get to and is not open to the public.[6] The pyramid was built 52.5 metres (172 ft 3 in) in height, 78.75 metres (258 ft 4 in) in base length with an inclination of 53°07'48".[3] The causeway is 250 metres (820 ft) long and the complex was surrounded by a wall of mud brick.[5] Only traces of the mortuary temple have been found and the evidence indicates that construction was halted abruptly at one point and never resumed, probably upon the pharaoh's death.[3] The entrance to the burial chambers is on the north face which descends to a vestibule where another shaft leads to the antechamber. To the right of the antechamber is the burial chamber; to the left is another small room, a serdab. In the burial chamber a sarcophagus decorated with polychrome reliefs stood against the wall; when found, it was in good condition although it had been plundered.[6] The ceiling of the burial chamber had an astrological theme and was covered with stars.[5]
