Kahun, ancient Egyptian town, its site lying in modern Al-Fayyūm muḥāfaẓah (governorate). It was erected for the overseers and workmen employed in constructing the nearby pyramid of Al-Lāhūn, built by Sesostris II (reigned 1844–37 bce), and it was …

El Lahun (Arabic: اللاهون El Lāhūn, Coptic: ⲗⲉϩⲱⲛⲉ alt. Illahun, Lahun, or Kahun, the latter being a neologism coined by archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie) is a town and pyramid complex in Faiyum, Egypt founded by Senusret II.

Nov 30, 2018 · One of the first ancient Egyptian towns to be ever excavated is the town of Kahun, also known as Lahun. Unlike other towns, Kahun was not meant for the general population and regular life, instead, the town was a temporary site for the workers building the Al-Lahun pyramid.

Pyramid Town for Senwosret II's Cult. In 1889 the English archaeologist W. M. F. Petrie, the founder of scientific archaeology in Egypt, excavated the pyramid town he called Kahun. The town was located just over one kilometer from the valley temple of …

Apr 20, 2023 · Kahun was an ancient Egyptian city located in the Faiyum region of the country, dating back to the Middle Kingdom period around 2000 BC. This fascinating city was founded by the Pharaoh Senusret II and served as a hub for his …

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The town was built next to the pyramid’s valley temple and is called Kahun, to distinguish it from the pyramid site (Figure 7.8). Kahun is an example of a specialized settlement, planned by the state from its onset, and is not a typical town where most ancient Egyptians would have lived.

Kahun papyrus The Lahun Papyri Between 1889 and 1899 Lahun yielded the largest haul of surviving Middle Kingdom (about 2025-1700 BC) papyri, divisible into two groups:

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Kahun was an ancient Egyptian city located in modern-day Fayoum. It was built in 1895 BC during the Middle Kingdom under Senusret II to house workers constructing his pyramid. The city was carefully planned with separate quarters for workers and royals. Worker housing consisted of small, multi-room homes while royal mansions had up to 70 rooms.