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Illahun



Illahun
Introduction

1. Trying to get in

2. Mastabas

3. The fine view

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ILLAHUN
The fine view

The pyramid of Sesostris 2 seen from the village of Illahun, Egypt

It is hard not to see it yourself, as there really is just one point of arrival to the pyramid of Sesostris 2 at Illahun. The view from afar is quite stunning, with the green fields and palms in front of the pyramid. Villages near Illahun, Egypt



By Tore Kjeilen