The great eastern pylon which formed the entrance to the First Court is
now a ruin ; but it was originally 220 feet across the front of its twin towers
.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
The Mortuary Temple of Ramses II, known as The Ramesseum ( Location & Historical Notes ) .. Part ( 1 )
Notice : The illustration below the text
Location
This great temple, though unfortunately largely ruined, is of such
importance as to deserve a visit to itself, in which case it is most easily
approached by the pathway which leads across the cultivation from the Memnon
colossi and the landing-place on the west bank of the Nile ;
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Upper court of the Hatshepsut's Temple ( The east wall & The others chambers on the south side & The Sanctuary of Amûn-Rê ) .. Part ( 9 ) .. The last part
Notice : The illustration below the text
Crossing the upper court to the doorway at its south-eastern corner, we
notice that the east wall of the court has on its southern half reliefs, only
partially preserved, of a procession of soldiers in gala equipment, carrying standards,
and leading panthers .
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