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.
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
