Pyramid G2-a

{{Infobox pyramid

| name = Pyramid G2-a

| image = Khafre satellite base.jpg

| caption = The destroyed foundations of Pyramid G2-a, along with a few core blocks, 2004

| owner = Khafre

| coordinates = {{coord|29.97474|31.13099|format=dms|type:landmark_region:EG|display=inline,title}}

| ancient =

| date = Built {{circa}} 2550 BC

Destroyed {{circa}} 1180

| type = Satellite pyramid

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File:Khafre Satellite Pyramid 1.png

Pyramid G2-a is the name of the satellite pyramid of Khafre located in the Giza pyramid complex. The structure was built south of the main pyramid along its centerline, and likely contained a statue dedicated to the king's ka.{{sfn|Lehner|1997|p=126}} The structure contains two descending passages: The first opened on the north side of the pyramid and terminated in a small chamber.{{sfn|Lehner|1997|p=126}}{{sfn|Monnier|2017}} The second passage, discovered in 1960 by Abdel Hafez Abd el-'Al, is located four meters to the west of the ruin, ending in a niche that contained pieces of ritualistic furniture.{{sfn|Lehner|1997|p=126}}{{sfn|Lehner|Lacov|1985}}

The pyramid was likely dismantled by the Emir Karakoush of the Ayyubid Sultanate (serving in the 12th century under Saladin), who used the structure's stone for other construction projects.{{sfn|Lehner|1997|p=41}} After centuries of exposure to the elements and further stone robbing, almost nothing remains of G2-a other than some core blocks and the outline of the foundation.{{sfn|Lehner|1997|p=126}}