Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The archaeological site of Hawara, located at the entrance to the Fayyum oasis in Egypt, features the remains of a pyramid built by Pharaoh Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty. This Middle Bronze Age site includes the pyramid, the tomb of Neferuptah, and the remnants of a vast mortuary temple complex, often referred to as the 'Labyrinth' by ancient historians. The pyramid, originally constructed with a limestone core and mudbrick exterior, has suffered significant erosion over the millennia, leaving a mound of mudbrick and some foundational stonework. The site also holds significance for its connection to the Ptolemaic period, during which renovations were made. The discovery of Roman-era Fayum mummy portraits adds a layer of cultural richness to the site.
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