Temple of Hathor
Title
Temple of Hathor
Date
1st century BCE
Identifier
1689
Alternative Title or Name
Mammisis
Work Type
built works
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Dandarah (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Late Period (Egyptian)
Subject
temples (buildings)
columns (architectural elements)
papyrus capitals
Description
View of columns with open papyrus capitals at the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. "The mammisi were part of the temple complex which was surrounded by an enclosure wall, and stood often at a right angle to the axis of the main temple along the processional avenue. They contained a sanctuary consisting of a number of a number of rooms–often three–which was surrounded by a colonnade. Low and generally decorated walls were built between the columns shielding the ambulatory from view. The walls are thought to have had their origin in mats hung up as screens,"--An introduction to the history and culture of
Pharaonic Egypt website.
Pharaonic Egypt website.
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
A1EGDEN2-599BE2B1
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