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Courtyard - Horus Temple at Edfu, Egypt
This court was open to the public and was known as the Court of the Offerings, being the place where people could give their offering to the statue of the God, Horus.
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Colonnaded courtyard |
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Bundled papyrus stalks, painted red lotus flowers and volutes |
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Ten foot tall granite colossus of Horus |
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Back, front entrance pylon |
Back, front entrance pylon |
Back, front entrance pylon |
Back, front entrance pylon |
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Portal, Hypostyle Hall |
Portal, Hypostyle Hall |
Portal, Hypostyle Hall |
Portal, Hypostyle Hall |
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Portal to the Hypostyle Hall (photos) |
Soffit hieroglyphics with original paint |
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