Pedestals of Biahmu

Two limestone pedestals mark the location where colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenemhat III once stood along the ancient shores of Lake Moeris.

The structures date back to 1807-1798 BCE during the reign of Amenemhat III, serving as foundations for monumental statues that reached 60 feet in height.

The pedestals feature carved representations of 42 Egyptian nomes, reflecting the administrative divisions and regional organization of ancient Egypt.

Located 7 kilometers north of Medinet el Fayum, visitors must navigate through agricultural fields and irrigation channels to access these archaeological remains.

Greek historian Herodotus documented these structures in the 5th century BCE, describing them as pyramids emerging from water during seasonal floods.

GPS coordinates: 29.37500,30.85667

Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:37