Karnak Temple Barque Chapel of Ramesses III


Barque Chapel of Ramesses III
Barque Chapel of Ramesses III

Karnak Temple Barque Chapel of Ramesses III

Ramesses III (1184–1153 BC) built a bark shrine south of the second pylon, which was later enclosed by the court yard constructed by Shoshenq I (943-922 BC). The shrine’s entrance was fronted by a small pylon adorned with scenes of the king smiting his enemies and two six meter statues carved from red sandstone flanked the door way.

Inside, the first court is lined with Osride statues of the king; the west side wear the red crown of the south, while those on the east side wear the white crown of the north.

Beyond the court is a vestibule also fronted by Osiride pillars leading into a small hypostyle hall which in turn leads into three chapels for the barques of Karnak.

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First pylon
The first pylon was built by the Ethiopian kings (656 BC).


The Great Court
This vast Court holds the Kiosk of Tahraqa and the Second Pylon.


Ramesses III Chapel
First court is lined with Osride statues of Ramesses III


Hypostyle hall
Still the largest room of any religious building in the world


Tuthmosis III Hall
Obelisk of Hatshepsut & Festival Hall of Tuthmosis III


The Sacred Lake
The lake is 129 X 77 meters and was used for ritual navigation.


Thutmose III Pylon
The pylon shows Thutmose smiting his enemies.


Temple of Khonsu
Temple of the moon god Khonsu – son of Amun and Mut.

 

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