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Temple of the Kings is the largest ancient surviving Temple in Abydos (after completely ruined Osiris Temple, located in a kilometer to the north - west). The construction works of the Temple of the Kings were started by the Pharaoh Seti I - King of the XIX Dynasty. The finishing works, including the Temple yard and the first Hypostyle Hall were arranged by his son - Ramses II.
The total length of Temple complex, including subsidiary buildings, made 170 meters. Now, the survived and restored perimeter of the Temple complex makes 110 x 76 meters. The first major archaeological work in the Temple of Seti I was made in 1863 by French Egyptologist - Auguste Mariette.
Being built of blocks of limestone and sandstone, the Temple of the Kings has an "L"-shape. The question "what could serve the reason of building the Temple in such a form?" - always puzzled the minds of Egyptologists and architectors.
"The temple is irregular in shape. Mariette says that this is due to the rock formation which had to be cut into to lay the foundations, and that to avoid excessive labour, the builders altered the original plans. The nearest rock is at least a mile and a half away, and the foundations of the temple simply follow the outline of the desert surface. No excavating for foundations was attempted."
A. St. G. CAULFEILD.
More details in expedition report of ISIDA Project 2013.
Version in ENG language:
isida-project.ucoz.com/egypt_dec_2013/seti_1.htm
Version in RUS language:
isida-project.org/egypt_december_2013/seti_1.htm
© ISIDA Project
Temple of the Kings is the largest ancient surviving Temple in Abydos (after completely ruined Osiris Temple, located in a kilometer to the north - west). The construction works of the Temple of the Kings were started by the Pharaoh Seti I - King of the XIX Dynasty. The finishing works, including the Temple yard and the first Hypostyle Hall were arranged by his son - Ramses II.
The total length of Temple complex, including subsidiary buildings, made 170 meters. Now, the survived and restored perimeter of the Temple complex makes 110 x 76 meters. The first major archaeological work in the Temple of Seti I was made in 1863 by French Egyptologist - Auguste Mariette.
Being built of blocks of limestone and sandstone, the Temple of the Kings has an "L"-shape. The question "what could serve the reason of building the Temple in such a form?" - always puzzled the minds of Egyptologists and architectors.
"The temple is irregular in shape. Mariette says that this is due to the rock formation which had to be cut into to lay the foundations, and that to avoid excessive labour, the builders altered the original plans. The nearest rock is at least a mile and a half away, and the foundations of the temple simply follow the outline of the desert surface. No excavating for foundations was attempted."
A. St. G. CAULFEILD.
More details in expedition report of ISIDA Project 2013.
Version in ENG language:
isida-project.ucoz.com/egypt_dec_2013/seti_1.htm
Version in RUS language:
isida-project.org/egypt_december_2013/seti_1.htm
© ISIDA Project
