The Dangerous Walk Through the Labyrinth

The Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth, and the life-threatening endeavour of escaping it.

Ad Meliora
The History Inquiry

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Labyrinth garden. Image source: Unsplash.

Exactly where it originated from is unclear, and what was the exact reason behind its development, unknown. Nevertheless, we suddenly find ourselves in the middle of it, the most mysterious and enigmatic structure in the world, “the labyrinth”.

Just as its origins are clouded in darkness, so is your fate once you enter it. Because entering a labyrinth is easy. but will you be able to exit it safely?

That is the enigmatic question.

The Gigantic Labyrinth of Hawara; The World’s Greatest Maze

The pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara, Egypt. Image source: Flickr.

It was majestically situated on a little insignificant hill, just big enough to properly elevate the massive structure above lake Moeris. Its location was strategic, on the opposite side of Crocodopolis or City of Crocodiles, and in close proximity to the Pharaoh's funerary chambers, placed at the legendary ancient lake.

The lush oasis with its refreshing sweet water lake was home to one of the ancient world's most…

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Ad Meliora
The History Inquiry

A History, Travel, Culture and Language writer, eager to learn more and explore the world