He describes a great labyrinth located in Egypt at the ancient site of Arsinoe on the eastern bank of a large body of water, Lake Moeris. The foundation was approximately 1000 feet long x 800 feet long. It was built by Amenemhe III in the twelfth dynasty of the Old Kingdom in approximately 2300 B.C.E. Herodotus claimed that its primary intent was for sepulchral purposes, and many kings were buried there.
Scholars are in agreement that maze culture clearly originated in Egypt .
The work of one in particular, C.N. Deedes, has led to many interesting theories. These seals contain a variety of labyrinth ine symbols. Deedes believes these seals are sepulchral in nature, and many of them represent the plans of the royal tombs themselves. These seals became more complex as time went on, and Deedes believes this is due to the increasing complexity of the royal tombs. He also believes that the labyrinth was created due to the advent of graverobbing.