Temple of Amon
Title
Temple of Amon
Date
1314 BCE
Identifier
1712
Alternative Title or Name
Temple of Amun
Work Type
built works
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Karnak (inhabited place)
Style/Period
New Kingdom (Egyptian)
Subject
columns (architectural elements)
hypostyle halls
Description
View of column with calyx capital at the hypostyle hall at the Temple of Amon at Karnak, Egypt. "The hypostyle hall is between the second and third pylons. Built by Seti I and Ramses II, it consists of 134 sandstone columns in 16 rows to support the roof. The 12 columns of the central "nave" are almost 70 feet high and 11 ½ feet in diameter. The columns along the sides are about 43 feet high. Stone lattice windows rest on the architraves, providing the only light source in the hall. The columns in the central nave have calyx capitals while those on the lateral wings have bud capitals. Columns and walls are covered with reliefs, often depicting the pharaoh making offerings to the gods,"--by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton University.
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
A1EGKAR2-51314BI52B2
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