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Thepyramidioncould have been covered with electrum, but up to this day there is no archaeological proof for that.
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He would break off thepyramidion(top portion) off of an obelisk to make it easier to transport, etc.
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The capstone or the tip of the pyramid is also calledpyramidion.
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Thepyramidion, which is the capstone of a pyramid, was covered with inscriptions and religious symbols.
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Portions of the limestonepyramidionor capstone were discovered as well, demonstrating conclusively that this structure was pyramidal in form.
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It is believed to have originally been the most beautiful of the pyramids, with an exterior of polished, imported granite, limestone and crowned with a largepyramidion.
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