Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera temple complex. European woman in foreground.
Title
Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera temple complex. European woman in foreground.
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Identifier
RDS_D0_653_0098
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, Temple of Hathor, Dendera temple complex. European woman in foreground.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6190.