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Temple of Ramesses III - Great Hypostyle Hall Description
Beyond the second court only the lower parts of the walls and columns are preserved. We come first into the Great Hypostyle Hall, the roof of which was supported by four rows of six columns, the central columns being considerably higher than those on either side. Oh the walls the King is depicted in the presence of various gods (note particularly the magnificent gold vessels he presents to Amun, Mut and Khons on the south wall). Beyond this are three smaller chambers, the first two with two rows of four columns, the third with four pillars. The only features of any interest are two statues of red granite in the second chamber, one (on the left) of Amun and Maat, the other (on the right) the King and the ibis headed Thoth. The other
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