Trip to Egypt, April 2005Karnak, Hypostyle Hall onwards
Behind the columns...  ...walls are covered with reliefs depicting Pharaoh and the gods in various ritual situations.  Outside the Hypostyle Hall, between the 3rd and 4th Pylons, the beautiful pillars with the two heraldic symbols of Upper (Lotus) and Lower (Papyrus) Egypt, built by Thutmose III, still stands.  The lotus of Upper Egypt  The papyrus of Lower Egypt.  Above a doorway this lovely relief. I´ve forgotten who is depicted kneeling in front of Amun.  Outside of the western wallof the Hypostyle Hall, reliefs of Amun in procession. Note the veiled bark and the remaining original colors! |