Labyrinth of Egypt
archaeological site in Egypt
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Hawara, the site of what ancient historians called the greatest achievement of mankind: the Great Labyrinth of Egypt. We are standing roughly 90 kilometers south of Cairo, at the gateway to the Fayum Oasis. …
Listen in the app2The Pyramid of Amenemhat III and its Defenses
Our first stop is the Pyramid of Amenemhat III itself. Originally encased in brilliant white limestone, what remains today is its internal mud-brick structure, which has weathered into a dark, rounded mound. …
Listen in the app3Flinders Petrie's Discovery and the Foundation Bed
As we walk south from the pyramid, we enter the area where the Labyrinth once stood. In 1888, the 'Father of Egyptian Archaeology,' Sir Flinders Petrie, conducted extensive excavations here. …
Listen in the app4The Mataha Expedition and the 2008 Scans
In 2008, a momentous discovery was made that changed our understanding of Hawara forever. The Mataha Expedition, a collaboration between Egyptian and Belgian researchers, used ground-penetrating radar and other geophysical…
Listen in the app5The Mysterious Metallic Object and 2015 Satellite Imaging
The mystery of Hawara took an even stranger turn in 2015 when independent researchers, including satellite expert Tim Acres, applied advanced imaging technology to the site. Using synthetic aperture radar, which can see through…
Listen in the app6The Bahr Yussef Canal and the Rising Water Table
Running along the edge of the site is the Bahr Yussef Canal, a historic waterway that connects the Nile to the Fayum Oasis. While the canal has brought life to the region for thousands of years, it is currently the greatest…
Listen in the app7The Cult of the Crocodile and the Underworld Rooms
Finally, we must address the most mysterious residents of the Labyrinth: the sacred crocodiles. Herodotus was told by his guides that the underground rooms were the burial places of both the kings and the sacred crocodiles. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we finish our tour of Hawara, take a look back at the crumbling pyramid and the vast, silent field of stone. It is hard to reconcile this desolate landscape with the descriptions of the 'Wonder of the World' provided by the…
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What is Labyrinth of Egypt?
Labyrinth of Egypt is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.2725, 30.8990 |
| Last updated |