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Labyrinth of Egypt
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The Labyrinth of Egypt was a structure, or temple, built south of Amenemhat III's pyramid at Hawara. Not much is known about its use, but it was probably a multifunctional building—with a palace, town
Interpretation of the Egyptian Labyrinth—original by Athanasius Kircher 1670—as described by Herodotus.
Interpretation of the Egyptian Labyrinth—original by Athanasius Kircher 1670—as described by Herodotus.
A reconstruction of the Labyrinth of Egypt's western portion (center). The structure itself was formerly located at the foot of the Pyramid of Amenemh
A reconstruction of the Labyrinth of Egypt's western portion (center). The structure itself was formerly located at the foot of the Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara (right).
A drawing of the Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara and the surrounding ruins, made by Karl Richard Lepsius c. 1850. Note the Bahr Sharqiyyah canal ru
A drawing of the Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara and the surrounding ruins, made by Karl Richard Lepsius c. 1850. Note the Bahr Sharqiyyah canal running through the site.
Amenemhat III
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Amenemhat III, alternatively Amenemhet III, was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the sixth king of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. He is believed to have been elevated to co-regent by his fat
Labyrinth of Egypt
…The Labyrinth of Egypt was a structure, or temple, built south of Amenemhat III's pyramid at Hawara. Not much is known about its use, but it was probably a multifunctional building—with a palace, town and administrative centre. Its…
Statue of Amenemhat III in the Pushkin Museum, Moscow
Statue of Amenemhat III in the Pushkin Museum, Moscow
Pectoral of Amenemhat III from his sister Mereret's tomb at Dahshur
Pectoral of Amenemhat III from his sister Mereret's tomb at Dahshur
Three silver vases bearing Amenemhet III's cartouches from his daughter Neferuptah's tomb at Hawara
Three silver vases bearing Amenemhet III's cartouches from his daughter Neferuptah's tomb at Hawara
Amenemhat III as a recumbent sphinx, one of the so-called "Hyksos sphinxes" that were later repeatedly usurped by some of the Hyksos kings.
Amenemhat III as a recumbent sphinx, one of the so-called "Hyksos sphinxes" that were later repeatedly usurped by some of the Hyksos kings.