Medinet Habu - Temple of Ramesses III - South Tower

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Temple of Ramesses III - South Tower Description

A modern staircase in the south tower leads up to two rooms, one above the other, in the middle part of the structure; the floor between them has been destroyed. The mural reliefs in the lower room (in which visitors stand) have disappeared, but those in the upper room, depicting the King with the ladies of the harem, can still be distinguished. From the windows there are good views of the temple and the remains of the town to the west and of the plain to the east. There are also reliefs in other rooms (inaccessible) depicting the King with his favorites and his children. Note the curious coiffures of the ladies of the harem.

Some of these reliefs can be seen from below. On the west wall of a room on the top story of the

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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin; Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts; Scenic site or route; Towers, monuments, observation deck