El-Lahun

The El-Lahun archaeological site contains pyramid structures, residential remains, and burial chambers situated along the Bahr Yussef canal at 31 meters elevation.

William Flinders Petrie conducted initial excavations in 1889, mapping the town layout and discovering the entrance to the pyramid of Senusret II from the Middle Kingdom period.

The Kahun papyri found at El-Lahun provide detailed records of legal proceedings, medical treatments, religious ceremonies, and astronomical observations from ancient Egyptian society.

The archaeological site requires guided tours for access, and visitors should prepare for desert conditions by bringing water, sun protection, and appropriate walking shoes.

Archaeological teams discovered a collection of elaborately decorated mummies in 2009, stored in wooden sarcophagi near the main pyramid structure.

Location: Markaz al Fayyūm

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Part of: Egyptian pyramids

GPS coordinates: 29.22861,30.96667

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:44