Temple of Amun-Ra, Hypostyle Hall, A

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 1250 BCE

Abstract

Hypostyle Hall, characteristic closed-bud column capital & relief carving

Keywords

New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ancient architecture, Hypostyle halls, Hieroglyphics, Bas-reliefs (Sculpture), Clerestories

Alt Text

A group of people standing among tall, ancient stone columns with intricate carvings under a clear blue sky. The columns are part of a large, historical structure.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Egypt; Karnak (Egypt)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

Hieroglyphic inscriptions
One of the grand architectural marvels of Karnak is the hypostyle hall built during the Ramesside period. The hall is made of 134 sandstone columns with the center twelve columns measuring over 21 meters tall. The hall would have been painted with bright colors, some of this still remaining on the upper portions of the columns and ceiling. With the center of the space being taller than the spaces on either side, the Egyptians allowed for clerestory lighting. Not many people would have had access to this hall, since as the further one went into the temple, the more restricted the access became. On the columns are engravings of hieroglyphics. The capitals resemble closed Cyperus papyrus floral buds

Identifier

A01-JEA0065

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Temple of Amun-Ra, Hypostyle Hall, A" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 47.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/47