Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara labyrinth site history and Herodotus's description. Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara is home to the pyramid of 12th dynasty pharaoh Amenemhat III An enormous mortuary complex was built beside the pyramid Ancient Greek historian Herodotus visited the site in the 5th century BC
Hawara in Egypt holds the pyramid of 12th dynasty pharaoh Amenemhat III alongside a vast mortuary complex. Herodotus visited in the 5th century BC and described it as a massive labyrinth surpassing even the pyramids. Sadly, only fragments survive today as stones were reused over centuries.
Key Facts
- Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara is home to the pyramid of 12th dynasty pharaoh Amenemhat III
- An enormous mortuary complex was built beside the pyramid
- Ancient Greek historian Herodotus visited the site in the 5th century BC
- Herodotus described it as a vast labyrinth containing thousands of chambers, surpassing even the pyramids
- Much of the complex disappeared over centuries as stones were reused in later construction
- Only fragments remain above ground today
Related site: Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: FIRST Official Footage Inside Egypt's Lost Labyrinth Excavation (Exclusive Access) by Anyextee