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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Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

Bundled-Papyrus columns of Thutmosis III. Walls depict birds, plants from conquered countries, e.g. eggplant, ostrich, pomegranate & cattle

Keywords

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

Alt Text

Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings under a clear blue sky, part of a larger ruin structure. The ground is covered with scattered stones and debris.

Geographic Location

Egypt Karnak

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JEA0159

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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