Labyrinth of Egypt, Archaeological complex near Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara, Egypt.
The Labyrinth of Egypt is an ancient temple complex built for Pharaoh Amenemhat III, located near his pyramid at Hawara. It originally contained numerous underground rooms and passages that lay beneath the desert sand.
The site was built around 1800 BC as a temple complex for Pharaoh Amenemhat III and worked together with his nearby pyramid. It served religious and burial purposes typical of this period.
Ancient writers called this place a marvel of construction, though little remains standing today for visitors to see. The surviving fragments still show how impressive the original layout must have been.
Access to the site is challenging because water from a nearby canal floods the entrance area, making it difficult to explore. Visitors should check local conditions before planning a visit, as accessibility changes with the seasons.
Advanced radar technology revealed in 2008 a vast underground structure that researchers had believed was destroyed. This discovery showed that far more of the original complex remains hidden beneath the surface than scholars had thought.
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