Labyrinth structure offset 20-25 degrees from Amenemhat III pyramid. The labyrinth structure is angled roughly 20-25 degrees from the pyramid at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara This unusual offset is puzzling given ancient Egyptian monuments were typically aligned with great precision One speculative interpretation: the labyrinth may predate Amenemhat III's pyramid
The labyrinth sits angled roughly 20-25 degrees away from Amenemhat III's pyramid at Hawara, a puzzling offset given ancient Egyptians typically aligned monuments with precision. One speculative interpretation suggests the labyrinth may predate the pyramid itself. However, exposed stonework appears consistent with Middle Kingdom craftsmanship from Amenemhat III's era. Meanwhile, the mud brick pyramid continues deteriorating as groundwater rises in the Fayum.
Key Facts
- The labyrinth structure is angled roughly 20-25 degrees from the pyramid at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara
- This unusual offset is puzzling given ancient Egyptian monuments were typically aligned with great precision
- One speculative interpretation: the labyrinth may predate Amenemhat III's pyramid
- The exposed stonework appears to match Middle Kingdom stonework from the time of Amenemhat III
- The Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara pyramid is built from mud brick and is deteriorating as water tables rise
Related site: Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Egypt’s Lost Labyrinth: New Evidence Beneath Hawara (2026) by Anyextee