Medinet Habu - Temple of Ramesses III - Second Pylon

The inscriptions and reliefs on the Second Pylon are of greater interest. On the right hand tower is a long inscription celebrating the King's victory, in the eighth year of his reign, over a league of Mediterranean peoples who menaced Egypt by sea and by land from Syria. On the left hand tower the King is seen leading into the presence of Amun and Mut three rows of prisoners, representing the peoples conquered in this campaign. They are depicted as beardless, wearing curious caps adorned with feathers and loincloths with tassels, hanging down in a point in front. The inscription indicates that they are Danawa (Danai) and Peleste (Philistines). A ramp leads up to the granite gateway of the pylon.