The capitals of the portico, Temple of Khnum, Esna.
Title
The capitals of the portico, Temple of Khnum, Esna.
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Identifier
RDS_D0_653_0052
Description
The temple of Khnum at Esna also known as the temple of Esna, dedicated to the god Khnum, his consorts Menhit and Nebtu, their son, Heka, and the goddess Neith, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture. The Temple of Esna conveys a sense of the importance which the Ancient Egyptians placed upon their places of worship. All Egyptians who entered the confines of an Egyptian temple were required "to comply with the strict rules regarding ritual purity."
Source
https://madainproject.com/temple_of_khnum_(esna)
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., “The capitals of the portico, Temple of Khnum, Esna.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6068.