Senusret I Obelisk in Fayoum

The obelisk stands at the intersection of two broad streets; Nabwy Street (El-Nabwy) and Nasir Street (Gamal Abd El-Nasir) in Faiyum (see map right). It's far about 800-meter northeast from the city center of Modern Faiyum. When erecting this obelisk in 1970s, the intersection of the main streets which were newly made in the new town at that time was chosen as the place, I assume.

Since my trip to Faiyum was a very short stay, I missed many points of interest, such as vast Lake Qarun, Pyramid in Middle Kingdom (Lahun Pyramids), and many historic water wheels. Most people won't visit Faiyum to see the Obelisk alone.

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Obelisk of Senworest I: 

The 13-meters high red-granite obelisk is cut by Senwosret I of 12th Dynasty. Originally, it was erected in a village called Abgig few kilometers/miles far from the Fayoum City.

Later, it was restored and re-erected at Medinet El-Fayoum's northern entrance.

Senusret I was the son of Amenemhat I and Neferitatenen

Wife: 
Neferu III, King's Daughter, King's Wife and King's Mother. Neferu married her brother Senusert. She is mentioned in the Story of Sinuhe. Neferu III had her own pyramid in the funerary complex of her brother/husband. It is possible that she was eventually buried in the funerary complex of her son Amenemhat II.

Son:
Amenemhat II, called Ameny in some inscriptions

Daughters:

Sebat, King's Daughter. Mentioned in Amenemhat II's shrine of Senusert I
The following women may be daughters of Pharaoh Senusert, but the evidence is not very definitive.

Itakayet (A)?. Possibly a daughter of Senusert I. Owned a pyramid in Senusert I's pyramid complex. She may not have been buried there and it is possible that this lady was actually identical to Itakayet (B) who was a daughter of Amenemhat II.
Neferusobek ? A possible daughter of Senusert I. Known from an inscribed bowl found near his pyramid. It is possible however that this bowl was an offering by the lady Sobekneferu, the daughter of Amenemhat III and later female ruler of Egypt.
Neferuptah (A)? A possible daughter of Senusert. Her name appears on an ivory wand, found near his pyramid.
Nensed[...]?A possible daughter of Senusert. Her name appears on a fragment of a dish, found near his pyramid

EGYPT | FAYOUM AS SPOTS TO SEE METEOR SHOWER

If you are a fan of  a budding astronomer, you should not miss Fayoum as spot to see Meteor shower’s peak. and you will enjoy the beauty of Fayoum desert nature .



Shooting stars, or meteors, are bits of interplanetary material falling through Earth's atmosphere and heated to incandescence by friction. These objects are called meteoroids as they are hurtling through space, becoming meteors for the few seconds they streak across the sky and create glowing trails.

Enjoy the beauty of Wadi el-Rayan lake and Wadi el-Hitan mountains along with a sky shimmering with the beautiful milky way and meteor showers at night. 

When's the Next Meteor Shower?
The first step is, of course, to find out if there is a meteor shower coming up in your city. Check out our Meteor Shower Calendar to find out.

Is There a Best Time to View Meteor Showers?
Yes. The visibility of meteor showers depends on a variety of factors, which include: peak time, position of the radiant—the point in the sky where the shower seems to originate, moonrise and sunset times, and the Moon phase.


Equipment to Watch a Meteor Shower:
All you need is time and patience and a secluded viewing spot, away from city lights. Once you have found a safe and dark viewing spot, follow these handy tips:

Fire up the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map on your mobile device to find out where to look in the sky for the radiant. Don't have a cellular signal? Don't despair. Just print out the table on the meteor shower page beforehand and bring it with you.
Plan your trip such that you give yourself about 15-30 minutes to set up and let your eyes adjust to the dark.
Dress for the weather.
Meteor watching, like stargazing, can be a waiting game, so bring anything that will make your wait comfortable—blankets, reclining chairs, pillows, and warm beverages.

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