The complex was built by the architect Anupy for king Senusert II in the 12th dynasty. It consists of the mud brick pyramid and eight mastabas to the north of the pyramid, and the so-called Queen’s pyramid.
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25 Jan Revolution in Fayoum
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25 Jan Revolution in Fayoum
25 Jan Revolution in Fayoum
25 Jan Revolution in Fayoum
Fayoum as never seen before
The Mausoleum of Sheikh Ali Ruby
This Mausoleum is attributed to Fayoum’s favourite Sheikh, Ali Ruby who was one of the descendants of Prophet Muhammed’s uncle El-Abbass. the Mausoleum was built in 793 AH during the reign of Sultan Barquq as it is engraved on the wooden board inside the dome.
The Hanging Mosque
The mosque was named hanging mosque “ Al-Moallaq” because it was built on shops. i\It dates back to the Othman period. Built by prince Soliman Ibn Hatem on 966 AH. The mosque was built on plateau and it could be reached from the side of Bahr Youssef .the plan and the inscriptions of the mosque resemble the Mamluqi Mosques.