Medinet Habu - Temple of Ramesses III Reliefs on Outer Walls

Finally there is a series of interesting reliefs, mainly devoted to Ramesses III's military exploits, on the outer walls of the temple. South wall, at the first pylon: fine hunting scenes; above, the King hunting mountain goats and wild asses; below, the King and his retinue hunting wild bulls in a marshy area abounding in fish and waterfowl. West end of wall: a long festival calendar, listing the appointed sacrifices from the 16th day of the month of Pakhon (the day of Ramesses III's accession) to the 19th day of the month of Tybi. Below is a procession of priests carrying loaves and other food. To right and left of the palace balcony (which is approached by a flight of steps) the King is depicted slaying enemy prisoners. In the