Luxor - Temple of Luxor - Court of Amenophis III

Beyond the colonnade lies the Court of Amenophis III, 148ft/45m long by 167ft/51m wide, which was surrounded on three sides by a double colonnade of papyrus cluster columns. The columns and architraves on the east and west sides are excellently preserved. On the fourth (south) side is the Vestibule or pronaos of the temple proper, the roof of which was borne by 32 (4 x 8) papyrus cluster columns. On the east wall are reliefs showing Amenophis III in the presence of the gods of Thebes; below, personifications of the nomes of Egypt bearing gifts. On the south wall, to the right and left of the apse, is the coronation of Amenophis by the gods. To the left is an altar dedicated to the Emperor Constantine, with a Latin inscription. On the rear