Abydos - Temple of Sethos I - Chapels

Adjoining the second Hypostyle Hall, in a direct line with the seven entrance doorways, are seven Chapels. The one in the middle is dedicated to Amun, the principal god of the New Kingdom, the three on the right to Osiris, Isis and Horus and the three on the left to Re-Harakhty, Ptah and the King. In each chapel stood the sacred barque of the particular deity. The chapels, which were originally closed by double doors, are approached by ramps, with the exception of the central one, which has a flight of steps. The roofs of the chapels, which are formed by projecting courses of stone capped by roof-slabs, are decorated with stars and the names of Sethos I. The walls are covered with reliefs depicting the ceremonies which took place in the