Al Lisht

Lisht or el-Lisht is an Egyptian village located south of . It is the site of Middle Kingdom royal and elite burials, including two pyramids built by Amenemhat I and Senusret I.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pyramid of Amenemhat I and Pyramid of Senusret I.

Ruins
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The is an Egyptian burial structure built at by the founder of the 12th Dynasty of Egypt, Amenemhat I. This structure returned to the approximate size and form of Old Kingdom pyramids.

Ruins
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The is an Egyptian pyramid built to be the burial place of the Pharaoh Senusret I. The pyramid was built during the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt at el-Lisht, near the pyramid of his father, Amenemhat I. is situated 1½ km south of Al Lisht.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Ayyat.

Town
is a town in the , . Its population was estimated to be 46,747 people in 2023. is situated 6 km northeast of Al Lisht.

Al Lisht

Latitude
29.57498° or 29° 34′ 30″ north
Longitude
31.22563° or 31° 13′ 32″ east
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
7GXHH6FG+X7
Geo­Names ID
360848
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