Exploring the Pyramid of Amenemhat III – An Architectural Wonder from 1801 BC

 The Pyramid of Amenemhat III located in Dahshur and historically referred to as "Amenemhat's Mighty " is an impressive collection of burial structures built in honor of the ruler, Amenemhat III. The rulers personal symbols have been found in the chambers and funerary temple emphasizing the importance of this complex. This pyramid complex is commonly known as the pyramid due, to its dark basalt core and a gray diorite pyramidion.

The fact that there are no barricades suggests that the pyramid was used as a cenotaph indicating that the actual burial place of the ruler is located elsewhere.

Lepsius documented the pyramid in 1843. It wasn't until De Morgans efforts between 1894 and 1906 that systematic exploration began.

During his exploration De Morgan discovered the sarcophagus of the ruler and a canopic jar with Princess Hathorheteptis name inscribed on it in the royal chamber. In the area designated for queens he found the mummies of Amenemhat IIIs two consorts, along with jars and a few funerary items like unguentaries and cosmetic jars.

From 1976, to 1979 an extensive study of the site was conducted by an expedition led by Arnold and Stadelmann. They provided descriptions of all five burials.