Al Lisht
Al Lisht, a village south of Cairo in Giza Governorate, holds one of Egypt's significant Middle Kingdom burial sites, with two pyramids built by the pharaohs Amenemhat I and Senusret I during the Twelfth and Thirteenth Dynasties. The pyramid complex of Senusret I is the best preserved from this period. The site also yielded the undisturbed tomb of Senebtisi, with recovered jewelry, and coffins from the tomb of Sesenebnef containing the earliest known versions of the Book of the Dead.
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Al Lisht: quick answers
Where is Al Lisht?
Al Lisht is in Egypt, about 49 km31 miles in a straight line from Giza.
How do you get to Al Lisht?
The nearest airport is New Cairo (CCE), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al Lisht?
The warmest month is August, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is February, with about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)