Pyramid of Senusret II
The pyramid of Senusret II (in ancient Egyptian Kha Senusret meaning Senusret Shines) at El Lahun is the pyramid complex constructed for the pharaoh Senusret II in the Twelfth Dynasty.
| Pyramid of Senusret II | ||||||||||||||
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| Senusret II | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 29°14′N 30°58′E | |||||||||||||
| Ancient name | Ḫˁ Sn-wsr-t Kha Sen-user-et "Senusret shines" | |||||||||||||
| Constructed | Twelfth Dynasty | |||||||||||||
| Material | Mudbrick | |||||||||||||
| Height | 48.65 m (159.6 ft; 92.84 cu) or 47.6 m (156 ft; 90.8 cu) | |||||||||||||
| Base | 107 m (351 ft; 204 cu) or 106 m (348 ft; 202 cu) | |||||||||||||
| Slope | 42°35' | |||||||||||||
Location within Egypt | ||||||||||||||
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