Karnak Temple Complex, Monumental East Gateway

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

January 1966

Time Period

30th Dynasty (4th century BCE)

Abstract

Terminating East Gateway of Karnak Temple complex

Keywords

New Kingdom, Ancient architecture, Statues, Sculpture (visual works), Columns (architectural elements), Pylons (gateways), Papyrus capitals

Alt Text

Ancient stone structure with a large doorway and two standing columns, surrounded by palm trees and rocky terrain under a clear sky. The ruins are set in an arid landscape with scattered debris and distant structures visible in the background.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Egypt; Luxor (Egypt); Karnak Temple Complex (Luxor, Egypt)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

The image shows the ruins of the Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor in Upper Egypt. This features a monumental stone gateway alongside distinctive papyrus-capital columns. It was dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Re, as well as Mut and Khonsu. It was enveloped over 2,000 years during the Middle and New Kingdoms, involving contributions from 30 pharaohs. The massive battered stone towers and portals have served as sacred entrances to different sections of the complex. In front of the gateway stand two prominent sandstone columns featuring composite floral capitals, remnants of subsequent building phases from the Ptolemaic period.

Identifier

A01-JEA0161

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Karnak Temple Complex, Monumental East Gateway" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 82.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/82