or pyramidion usually a large block of polished granite sometimes sheaved in gold.
Chat with our AI personalities
Capstone or pyramidion
The answer depends on which pyramid. Geometrically, one stone makes a pyramid - a trivial one. Four make a proper pyramid.
small pyramid on topAdded: The capstone.
A pyramid shaped stone known as the cap stone or pyramidion. It was usually made from granite and sheathed in gold. None survive today being covered in gold meant they were obvious targets for thieves.
The great pyramid.