Senusret II (c.1845/1844 to 1837 BC) is one of the lesser-known kings of the Twelfth Dynasty, perhaps due to his short reign of less than 10 years. The king is mainly known from his pyramid at Lahun, close to the Fayum. The pyramid and pyramid complex were excavated under Flinders Petrie in several seasons (1888/1890 and 1914). The structures were found heavily destroyed, but there are some special features that are new and were copied in later periods, paving the way for a new phase in pyramid-building. The reign of Senusret II marks the high point of the Middle Kingdom, when Egypt was wealthy and politically stable. However, under his successor Senusret III, many things would change, indic
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