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What were pylons used for in the ancient Egypt?
Pylons which basically truncated pyramids were used to mark the entrance to a temple
What type of tomb became popular after the pyramids?
The mortuary temples.
Who was hatshepsut built for?
That was the Djeser-Djeseru. We know it as The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
A mortuary temple was built at Deir el Bahri for?
hatshepsut
Why did hatshepsut build the deir el-bahri?
It was built as a mortuary temple
What is the valley temple?
The valley temple in Ancient Egypt was where the Pharaoh's body was purified. A causeway, which is a raised path that the Pharaoh's spirit would travel on connected the Valley temple to the mortuary temple. A mortuary temple is where the dead pharaoh's spirit would worship, and the Mortuary temple was often used as a storehouse for their goods.
What are the ancient tombs are called?
The ancient tombs of Egyptian kings were pyramids. Egyptian pharaohs were first mummified, then put in a sarcophagus (a thing like a coffin) and then the more important pharaohs were buried in the center of the pyramids.
What was the Valley Temple in the Ancient Pyramids?
The Valley Temple was the temple where the Pharaohs body was first brought to purify the body.
Where is the Pharaoh's sarcophagus?
In a mortuary temple
Are there any pyramids near luxor?
Yes, there are several famous pyramids near Luxor in Egypt. The most well-known are the Pyramids of Giza, which are located near Cairo. Luxor itself is home to the incredible ancient temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor Temple, not pyramids.
What were pylons used for in the ancient Egypt?
Pylons which basically truncated pyramids were used to mark the entrance to a temple
What type of tomb became popular after the pyramids?
The mortuary temples.
Who was hatshepsut built for?
That was the Djeser-Djeseru. We know it as The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
A mortuary temple was built at Deir el Bahri for?
hatshepsut
What was the function for the mortuary temple in ancient Egypt?
The mortuary temple in ancient Egypt served as a place for the worship of deceased pharaohs and to facilitate their cults after death. These temples were often part of larger funerary complexes and provided a space for rituals, offerings, and ceremonies aimed at honoring the pharaoh's spirit and ensuring their continued favor in the afterlife. They also served as a site for commemorative activities and could reflect the pharaoh's achievements and divine status.
Who is mortuary temple is located at Abu Simbel?
The mortuary temple at Abu Simbel is dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II. Built in the 13th century BC, the temple is renowned for its massive statues of the pharaoh and intricate carvings on the facade.
Where was the temple of the cross located?
The Temple of the Cross is located in the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, which is situated in present-day Mexico. This temple is part of a group of temples and pyramids that make up the archaeological site of Palenque.
