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[[File: Giza Pyramids Camels.jpg|300px|thumbnail|right|The Pyramids of Giza: From Left to Right – Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaura]]

Although Djoser’s pyramid represented a major step forward in the evolution of pyramids in terms of structure, style, and purpose, it would not be until the Fourth Dynasty when the first attempts at a “true” pyramid were made. King Snefru (reigned ca. 2613-2589 BC) started the Pyramid Age by building three pyramids: one near Meidum and two near Dashur. The Meidum pyramid was originally intended to be a step pyramid early in the king’s rule, but later in his life he had it filled in, making it a true pyramid, albeit one with extremely steep angles. <ref> Lehner, p. 99</ref>

Snefru’s long reign allowed him the luxury to build three potential tombs and to choose which one best suited his mummy. The second pyramid Snefru had built was the Bent Pyramid, located near the village of Dashur. The pyramid is noticeable for its extreme angles near the top: the bottom of the pyramid has a 52-53 degree angle, while the top is 43 to 44 degrees. Modern scholars believe that the extreme difference in angles may have been the result of structural problems, but it is impossible to say for sure. <ref> Lehner, p. 102</ref>