Faiyum is a city in Middle Egypt. Located 100 kilometres (62 miles) southwest of Cairo, in the Faiyum Oasis. In ancient Egypt, the city was called Shedet. It was the most significant centre of the cult of the crocodile god Sobek.

Pyramid of Pharaoh Amenemhat III at Hawara

Pyramid of Senusret II at El Lahun, Kahun