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Erected by “Ramesses III (1184-1153 BC) of the Twentieth Dynasty New Kingdom, as his mortuary temple. “Medinat Habu” is the last of the Theban mortuary temples and one of the most completely preserved structures in Egypt. The great pylon of Medinat Habu (H 24m W 67m) originally had four tall flag poles named after the goddesses Nekhbet and Uto, Isis and Nephthys. The outer walls of the pylons two towers show depictions of the King in his traditional pose smiting enemies in the presence of the gods “Amun-Re” and “Re-Harakhty”, who present him with the sword of victory. The inner walls show scenes of genuine family life, playing a board game with his daughters. The carvings of Medinat Habu are cut in an unusually deep manor, the deepest of any Theban Temple. |
Plate # 10
"Medinat Habu"
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Medinat Habu. West bank at Luxor, Egypt 2002.
Silver gelatin print. |
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