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- Title
The Temple of Dendera.
- Abstract
The article offers information on the developments at the temple of Ihy, Hathor, and Horus Harsomotus in Egypt. It informs that there are fourteen underground crypts within the temple, in which mostly were closed and only one is being opened for the visitors. It offers description of the crypts having fine inscriptions while others have colours. According to the article, others doors of the temple leading to other crypts were closed to prevent the nesting of birds and bats. It also mentions that there have been various surveys implemented to let the people know when the other crypts be opened to the public.
- Subjects
EGYPT; CRYPTS; TOMBS; CHURCH architecture; MAUSOLEUMS; HATHOR (Egyptian deity); HORUS (Egyptian deity); EGYPTIAN temples; EGYPTIAN gods in art; HISTORY
- Publication
Ancient Egypt Magazine, 2009, Vol 9, Issue 5, p11
- ISSN
1470-9990
- Publication type
Article