Hadrian's Gateway
On the west side of the temple near the second Great
Pylon, stands a gateway which leads to a sorely ruined vestibule built by the
Emperor Hadrian, rising above the quay wall .
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Philae Island .. The Great Temple of Isis .. Part ( 10 )
The eastern chambers of the temple of Isis
Returning to the small court or hall before the
vestibule, one should now visit the eastern portion of the building . On the
south wall there is a damaged relief of the king offering to Horus .
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Philae Island .. The Great Temple of Isis .. Part ( 9 )
The Hypostyle Hall of the temple of Isis
Ascending the stairs from the forecourt one passes
through the great doorway . On the two jambs are reliefs showing the king
offering to various gods . On the east side is an inscription of Bishop
Theodorus ( reign of Justinian, A.D. 527 – 565 ) .
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