Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum)
Medinet Madi Pylon N
Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)·Old–New Kingdom Egyptian·🇪🇬 Fayum, Medinet Madi, Egypt
About
About Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum)
Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum) in Fayum, Medinet Madi, Egypt is a Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE) temple complex attributed to Old–New Kingdom Egyptian. Systematic survey and magnetometry document ceramic seriation. The site includes a principal citadel and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 7.3 ha. Excavation excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Old–New Kingdom Egyptian temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 10 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Ritual landscape model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2600 BCE
- Period
- Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)
- Culture
- Old–New Kingdom Egyptian
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2600 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 974 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1903
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
29.1900° N · 30.6400° E · 10 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum) — cella with stratified deposits
29.1901° N · 30.6384° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum) — court with stratified deposits
29.1885° N · 30.6416° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum) — pylon with stratified deposits
29.1900° N · 30.6393° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Medinet Madi — Sobek Temple North Ancillary Pylon (Fayum) — altar with stratified deposits
29.1920° N · 30.6418° E