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Temple of Khonsu: Khonsu: c. 1186 – 1155 BC [3] Ramesses III: New Kingdom temple: The edifice is an example of an almost complete New Kingdom temple, and was originally constructed by Ramesses III on the site of an earlier temple. [3] — Originally: Near Aswan (Egypt) Relocated to: Madrid Temple of Debod: Amun: c. 200 BC [4] Adikhalamani ...
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty , 180–47 BC. [ 1 ] Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
Pages in category "Egyptian temples" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak (/ ˈ k ɑːr. n æ k /), [1] comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt.. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC), although most of the extant ...
The Egyptian temples, as important landowners, were made to either pay rent to the government for the land they owned or surrender that land to the state in exchange for a government stipend. [38] However, the temples and priests continued to enjoy privileges under Roman rule, e.g., exemption from taxes and compulsory services.
English: Edfu is one of the only Egyptian temples with its ceiling still intact. These ceiling paintings are nearly 2200 years old. The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple dedicated to Horus and Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. 57 BC. Edfu, Aswan, Egypt.
The Dendera Temple complex (Ancient Egyptian: Iunet or Tantere; the 19th-century English spelling in most sources, including Belzoni, was Tentyra; also spelled Denderah [1]) is located about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) south-east of Dendera, Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt.
The temple roof, representing the heavens, [31] often bore images of stars and birds, while the columns often bore images of palms, lotuses, and people. The temple complex of Karnak is located on the banks of the Nile River some 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) north of Luxor .