Hypostyle Hall, Hathor Temple, Dendera Temple complex.
Title
Hypostyle Hall, Hathor Temple, Dendera Temple complex.
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_D0_653_0051
Description
The Hypostyle Hall 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.
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendera_Temple_complex
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, Hathor Temple, Dendera Temple complex.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6067.