University of Chicago research team has uncovered Edfu pyramids in Egypt. The discovery of buried children around the latest uncovered provincial pyramid predating Great Pyramids of Giza is a shock for the archaeologists.

Until now, the purpose of building these provincial pyramids in Southern Egypt was anticipated to be the symbol of power of the king, as they did not appear to be used for burial purposes.

As high as 43 feet tall initially, the latest uncovered Pyramid still stands 16 feet tall, after 4600 years of weathering and pillage conditions. The Pyramids are linked to Edfu settlement in this part of the country.

Most of the research studies suggest that the seven pyramids built in Southern Egypt were either built by Snofru (2610 BC to 2590 BC) or Huni (2635 BC to 2610 BC).

"These pyramids date to the reign of Huni or possibly Snofru, his successor. The pyramid at Seila had some cult installations and two stelae that mention Snofru's name, but it is unknown whether he mainly finished or expanded on the work of his father Huni," said Nadine Moeller and Grogory Marouard from the University of Chicago.

The archaeologists have also found etched hieroglyphs on the pyramid walls which they believe were etched later on.

Till now, a total of seven provincial pyramids have been uncovered and all of them bear identical dimensions and building plans. The pyramids are made from local sandstone and clay mortar.