Pyramid complex of Senweseret II ( XII Dynasty ) in el-Lahunof this pyramid was build of mudbricks, with a framework of stonemasonry. The builders used a rock outcropping to anchor the core and tomake construction quicker and cheaper. Petrie was found only a few fragments of black granite pyramidion. The substructure of Senweseret II's pyramid, with the whole system ofshafts, chambers, and passageways surrounding the burial chamber, thusremains one of a labyrinth. The burial chamber, which was orientedeast-west, consisted of the vaulted ceiling of granite blocks and themasterfully worked sarcophagus, which stood on the west wall. Therelatively small mortuary temple stood before the east side of thepyramid and was almost completely destroyed. length of sides ofA - perimeter wallCopyright © 2000-2013 Dariusz Sitek, Czestochowa - Chicago - Ann Arbor