Temple of Amun Re and Hypostyle Hall (aug 14, 12290 BC – jan 19, 582 BC)

Description:

1550 BCE; 1250 BCE (hall)
Sandstone, mudbrick
Karnak, Egypt

Principle religious center of the god Amun Re. Serves as the god’s home

One of the largest religious complexes in the world

Developed during the middle kingdom

Main temple has to axes: N/S and E/W
Tallest obelisk dedicated to Hatshepsut.

Columns that represented tent poles from the Festival Temple.

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