[3] The causeway is 250 metres (820 ft) long and the complex was surrounded by a wall of mud brick.

[5] Only traces of the mortuary temple have been found and the evidence indicates that construction was halted abruptly at one point and never resumed, probably upon the king's death.

[3] The entrance to the burial chambers is on the north face which descends to a vestibule where another shaft leads to the antechamber.

In the burial chamber a sarcophagus decorated with polychrome reliefs stood against the wall; when found, it was in good condition although it had been plundered.

Since the late 20th century a French team led by Jean Leclant has been researching the site.