Karnak - Temple of Ptah

Of the buildings to the north of the Temple of Amun only the Temple of Ptah is worth a visit; the others are so poorly preserved as to be of interest only to a specialist. From the north door of the Great Hypostyle Hall an ancient paved road leads northeast towards the Temple of Ptah, which is still within the precinct of the temple of Amun. To the left of the road are a small brick built fortress and three small chapels of the Late Period. The largest of these chapels, to the south, was built towards the end of the 26th Dynasty by Pedeneit, a Majordomo in the royal household. On the entrance doorway are reliefs of Psammetichus III and Queen Enkhnesneferebre in the presence of Amun and other gods. Beyond this is a brick built hall with four stone columns. On the doorway into the sanctuary are depicted Nitocris, wife of Psammetichus II (right), and Amasis (left). The central chapel was built by a Court official named Sheshonq in the reign of Amasis.