El-Lahun

El-Lahun is an ancient Egyptian archaeological site located in the Nile Delta, known for its well-preserved workers’ village built during the 12th Dynasty around 1900 BCE. It supported the construction of the nearby pyramid of Pharaoh Senusret II. The site offers valuable insights into daily life, social organization, and labor practices of ancient Egypt. The village includes homes, workshops, and infrastructure, showcasing how workers and craftsmen lived and worked. Its discovery has helped historians better understand the relationship between the state, labor, and monumental building projects in ancient Egyptian society.