Hypostyle Hall with columns decorated with the representation of the goddess Hathor. Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex.
Title
Hypostyle Hall with columns decorated with the representation of the goddess Hathor. Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex.
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_D0_653_0039
Description
The Hypostyle Room of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, is a magnificent Ptolemaic-era hall featuring a forest of colossal, intricately carved sandstone columns crowned with Hathor's face. Its vividly painted ceiling is adorned with celestial motifs, zodiac symbols, and hieroglyphs depicting gods and rituals, creating a breathtaking sacred atmosphere. This well-preserved hall showcases ancient Egyptian artistic skill, religious beliefs, and architectural ingenuity from the late Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Format
Glass slide
Type
Original Format
Glass slide
Collection
Citation
Steele, Lawrence E., “Hypostyle Hall with columns decorated with the representation of the goddess Hathor. Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6039.