Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Temple of Amun-Ra, most important pharaonic temple complex, long building history, with high points under Amenhotep III, ca.1375 BC and Rameses II, ca.1250 BC

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

Amun-Ra (1 of 3 statues originally) erected by Thutmosis III. Converted by Early Christians to a Crucifix

Keywords

Egypt Karnak, Period: New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Architecture

Alt Text

A large stone statue of a figure standing within a niche, surrounded by ancient ruins under a clear blue sky. Smaller stone figures and architectural elements are visible in the foreground.

Geographic Location

Egypt Karnak

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JEA0158

Temple of Amun-Ra, most important pharaonic temple complex, long building history, with high points under Amenhotep III, ca.1375 BC and Rameses II, ca.1250 BC

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