The Great Temple Of Amen-Rê .. The Karnak Temple Complex .. Part ( 11 )

Before we pass on to the eastern portion of the temple, which is mainly also the earlier portion, it is advisable to pass to the out-side of the hall, in order to see the historical reliefs which are carved on its south and north walls, and on the south wall of the pylon of Ramses I . We shall take these reliefs in their historical order, beginning with those of Seti I, which are on the north wall .

The Great Temple Of Amen-Rê .. The Karnak Temple Complex .. Part ( 10 )

Before the colonnade of Taharqa are two large pedestals for statues, and at the farther end of the colonnade ( east ) are the remains of statues of Seti I .

The Great Temple Of Amen-Rê .. The Karnak Temple Complex .. Part ( 9 )

We now enter the Great Forecourt, sometimes known as the Court of the Bubastites, from the fact that is was mainly erected by the Pharaohs of the Libyan or 22^nd dynasty, whose capital was at Bubastis .