Senusret II and the Kahun Workers' Village / Faiyum Projects (c. 1897–1878 BCE)

1. Senusret II begins reign in 12th Dynasty

   Jan 1, 1897 BCELabels: Senusret II, 12th Dynasty

   • Britannica
   • Senusret II Wiki

2. Faiyum development program initiated under Senusret II

   Jan 1, 1897 BCELabels: Faiyum, Senusret II

   • Britannica
   • Senusret II Wiki

3. Waterworks planned to regulate Lake Moeris levels

   Jan 1, 1895 BCELabels: Lake Moeris, Faiyum

   • Britannica
   • Senusret II Wiki

4. Pyramid complex founded at El-Lahun (Lahun)

   Jan 1, 1890 BCELabels: El-Lahun, Pyramid Complex

   • Pyramid SII
   • Britannica

5. Mudbrick pyramid built with limestone framework

   Jan 1, 1889 BCELabels: Pyramid of, Mudbrick

   • Pyramid SII
   • Senusret II Wiki

6. Kahun (Lahun town) laid out as planned settlement

   Jan 1, 1889 BCELabels: Kahun, Planned Town

   • El Lahun
   • Britannica

7. Kahun supports pyramid construction and mortuary-cult staffing

   Jan 1, 1888 BCELabels: Kahun, Mortuary Cult

   • El Lahun
   • Ahram Weekly

8. Faiyum expansion continued by Senusret II’s successors

   Jan 1, 1878 BCELabels: Faiyum, Amenemhat III

   • Britannica
   • Senusret II Wiki

9. Administrative life at Lahun documented in papyri

   Jan 1, 1825 BCELabels: Lahun Papyri, Administration

   • Kahun Papyri
   • UCL Lahun

10. Kahun Gynecological Papyrus produced in Middle Kingdom

    Jan 1, 1825 BCELabels: Kahun Gynecological, Medical Text

    • Kahun Papyrus
    • Kahun Papyri

11. Petrie excavates Lahun/Kahun settlement and pyramid area

    Jan 1, 1889Labels: W M, Excavation

    • UCL Lahun
    • Artefacts

12. Petrie publishes Kahun, Gurob, and Hawara report

    Jan 1, 1890Labels: Petrie Publication, Kahun Report

    • Heidelberg
    • Artefacts