Funerary complex of Senwosret III
Egypt /
Sawhaj /
El Balyana /
World
/ Egypt
/ Sawhaj
/ El Balyana
, 11 km from center (البلينا)
tomb(s), archaeological site, ancient ruins
A large funerary complex built by King Senwosret III in the 19th century BC, surrounded with a perimeter enclosure and various structures, under the cliffs on the edge of South Abydos. Originally it was assumed to be a cenotaph (symbolic tomb), but recent research suggests it was functional, and the royal tomb was cut underground, reaching under the cliffs. The complex is associated with a funerary temple on the same axis, located to the northeast, on the edge of the cultivation.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 26°10'16"N 31°55'28"E
- Ancient Abydos 5.7 km
- Naqada 85 km
- The Avenue of Sphinx 88 km
- Karnak 88 km
- Tjebu 91 km
- Ancient artificial lake of Zatmit 92 km
- Mons Claudianus Quarries 168 km
- Chephren's quarries (approx. location) 380 km
- Bir Tarfawi 470 km
- Bir Sahara 482 km
- Tomb of Meret-Neith 1.8 km