Pyramid of Senusret II

Pyramid of Senusret II
Senusret II
Coordinates29°14′N 30°58′E / 29.233°N 30.967°E / 29.233; 30.967
Ancient name


  • Ḫꜥ Sn-wsr-t
  • Kha Sen-user-et
  • "Senusret shines"
ConstructedTwelfth Dynasty
MaterialMudbrick
Height48.65 m (159 ft 7 in; 92.84 cu)
Base107 m (351 ft; 204 cu) (socket level) or
106 m (348 ft; 202 cu) (ground level)
Slope42°35'
Location within Lower Egypt

The pyramid of Senusret II (Egyptian: Ḫꜥ Sn-wsr-t, lit.'Senusret shines') at El Lahun is the pyramid complex constructed for the pharaoh Senusret II in the Twelfth Dynasty.