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Buried Pyramid Discovery
- In 1952, Mohamed Zakaria Goneim's team discovered a buried pyramid at Saqqara.
- This pyramid, located near Djoser's Step Pyramid, had a white stone wall entrance, hidden for centuries.
Sekhemkhet's Ambition
- The buried pyramid's scale suggested it was meant to be 70 meters tall, surpassing Djoser's Step Pyramid.
- This reveals the ambition of King Sekhemkhet to outdo his predecessor.
Media Frenzy
- Goneim's discovery attracted intense media attention, hindering his work.
- He struggled with constant journalist visits and requests for updates.