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Mr James is now in talks about restoration work on Big Ben in London. Getty Images
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Peter James has been racing to save Egypt’s 4,600-year-old Bent Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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The Bent Pyramid was constructed in 2,600BC during the reign of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Snefuru. AFP
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A damaged corner of the Bent Pyramid. It's the only remaining pyramid to retain most of its outer limestone casing. Courtesy Peter James
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Another example of the damage at the Bent Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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The Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Courtesy Peter James
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Mr James said he felt that he had “arrived” when he embarked on his first pyramid, Egypt’s oldest, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Courtesy Peter James
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Cintech at work inside the Step Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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Mr James has worked on palaces and national landmarks around the world, such as Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
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Windsor Castle is another landmark Mr James has in his portfolio. Getty Images
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He has also worked on The White House. Getty Images
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Mr James is now in talks about restoration work on Big Ben in London. Getty Images
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Peter James has been racing to save Egypt’s 4,600-year-old Bent Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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The Bent Pyramid was constructed in 2,600BC during the reign of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Snefuru. AFP
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A damaged corner of the Bent Pyramid. It's the only remaining pyramid to retain most of its outer limestone casing. Courtesy Peter James
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Another example of the damage at the Bent Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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The Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Courtesy Peter James
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Mr James said he felt that he had “arrived” when he embarked on his first pyramid, Egypt’s oldest, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Courtesy Peter James
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Cintech at work inside the Step Pyramid. Courtesy Peter James
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Mr James has worked on palaces and national landmarks around the world, such as Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
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Windsor Castle is another landmark Mr James has in his portfolio. Getty Images
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He has also worked on The White House. Getty Images
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Mr James is now in talks about restoration work on Big Ben in London. Getty Images
Expert races against time to save Egypt’s 4,600-year-old Bent Pyramid
Delays have hampered work to prevent one of the best-preserved Egyptian pyramids from crumbling to dust
Callum Paton
22 October, 2020
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