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.
Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara labyrinth site history and Herodotus's description
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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
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Sources
Hawaraen.wikipedia.org
Amenemhat III was the last powerful ruler of the 12th Dynasty, and the pyramid he built at Hawara is believed to post-date the so-called "Black Pyramid"
Hawara Pyramid ( The Last of the great Egyptian Pyramids )fayoumegypt.com
Amenemhet's pyramid, as usual for the pyramid was built of mud brick and cased with limestone. · The pyramid's core was built entirely of mud ...
Hawara Pyramid - History and Factshistoryhit.com
The Hawara Pyramid was erected by the Twelfth Dynasty pharaoh, Amenemhat III, ruler of Ancient Egypt from around 1860 BC to 1814 BC.
The Amenemhat III Pyramid at Hawara – The Limestone Venere has fallen ...josephandisraelinegypt.wordpress.com
The last great pyramid to be built was that of Amenemhet III at Hawara. Amenemhet III was most likely the pharaoh that Moses fled from.
Pyramid of Amenemhat IIImapy.com
The pyramid of Amenemhat III at Dahchour, nicknamed the Black Pyramid, is an exceptional and ruined funerary complex.
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