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This temple was finished by king Rameses II (d. 1225 B.C.) how continued it from an existing temple that was there thousand of years earlier. The temple consists mainly of 4 sections: Forecourt, the Great Hypostyle Hall, the Central court; and the Festival Hall. This stone bastion of 134 columns delimits one side of the temple's Great Court and measures 338 feet wide by 170 feet deep. The columns defining the processional aisle are 69 feet high, the others 42 feet, the difference in height filled by a stone grille or clerestory. It was located in Thebes which was the capital of Egypt at that time
A man even said this "...Architecture has rarely produced such titanic theater."
- from G.E. Kidder Smith. Looking at Architecture.
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God from the karnak temple?
the answer is amon
What was dedicated to Amon-ra?
The temple of karnak.
What was dedicated to amon ra?
The temple of karnak.
What is the Largest temple of amon-re?
This great Temple of Amon Ra was known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. It was also called Pr-Imn, which means the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, probably because the Arabs found many Temples and buildings in the area when they entered it for first time.
How do I use the past tense of lead in a sentence?
He led the team to victory in the championship game.
Why was the Karnak temple built?
The Karnak temple was built as a place of worship for the ancient Egyptians to honor their gods, primarily Amun-Ra. It was also used for religious ceremonies, festivals, and to showcase the power and wealth of the pharaohs who commissioned its construction.
Who was the wife of amon re?
Mut is the wife of Amon-Re.
What is the great Sphinx known for?
The Great Sphinx was made of Granite. It is a statue of King Taharqa. It came from the Amon Temple at Kawa and dates from about 690 to 664 B.C.
What is great sphinx known for?
The Great Sphinx was made of Granite. It is a statue of King Taharqa. It came from the Amon Temple at Kawa and dates from about 690 to 664 B.C.
What is Egypt's most famous temple?
There are at least three very big temples: In Luxor (at the time Thebes) - "South harem of Amon; Temple of Karnak (south of Luxor), and the Temple of Deir el-Bahri (for queen Hatsepsut).
What was the cult of amon-re?
The cult of Amon-Re refers to the worship of the god, Amon-Re in ancient Egypt. The cult of Amon-Re originated and was important in Thebes.
Who is the god of amon?
Amon is the name of a ancient Egyptian god.
