Silsila - Southern Group of Monuments

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Southern Group of Monuments Description

Continuing along the river from the Funerary Niches for another 15 minutes, we come to the southern group of monuments, of which there is a picturesque view from the bank of the river. The main feature is two large funerary niches (cenotaphs), some 6ft/2m deep, lying close together. The entrances are flanked by cluster columns supporting an architrave with a cavetto cornice and royal cobras. The one on the right dates from the lst year of Merneptah's reign, the other from the first year of Ramesses II. The reliefs are well preserved only on the rear walls of these niches; they depict the King making offerings to Harakhty, Ptah and the god of the Nile (on the right) and to Amun, Mut and Khons (on the left); below are a long hymn to the

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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin; Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts