A place that had intrigued me for decades, and here, at last, I was face to face with this fantastic temple. (on the far left the temple of Mentuhotep II)
Hatshepsut
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A place that had intrigued me for decades, and here, at last, I was face to face with this fantastic temple. (on the far left the temple of Mentuhotep II) |
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Pharaoh Hatsheptsut, a linked image to tell you a bit more about this queen of Egypt. During official functions she was shown to wear the ceremonial beard that Pharaohs would don. |
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As it might have once looked. |
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Aerial views seems to support much of what's seen in the sketch |
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View of the temple of Mentuhotep II from the top of the chapel of Hathor |
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View of side of the temple of Hatshepsut from the chapel of Hathor - years and years of excavation and restoration ahead |
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This vulture is one of my favorite paintings. I love the way it's detailed. Located in a corner that gets almost no sunlight, the orginal pigments are still intact, just like on the cobras |
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These corners and niches are the most colorful |
A goddess (Isis?) or a queen |
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Pharaoh Hatshepsut was known for sponsoring expeditions south on the Nile into Africa, as far as Punt. A link to a NOVA website where this is discussed |
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The second level where many of the wall decorations are found |
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Detailed and delicate stone carvings |
Hathor's Chapel |
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Horus guards the ramp to the top tier |
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