Temple of Horus
Title
Temple of Horus
Date
237-57 BCE
Identifier
1691
Work Type
built works
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Idfū (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Ptolemaic
Subject
pylons
reliefs (sculptures)
Description
Ptolemaic pylon with the falcon headed god, Horus in relief on right. "The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings which were originally brightly painted. Constructed of sandstone, this Ptolemaic temple was built between 237 and 57 B.C.E. Once a year for the "Feast of the Beautiful Meeting," Hathor traveled from Dendara to Edfu to visit her husband/consort, Horus. Her arrival was scheduled for the afternoon of the new moon,"--University of Memphis website.
Material/Medium
sandstone
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1EGEDF2-5237BE2A1
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