- The Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, also known as Kom el-Hettân, was built by the main architect Amenhotep, son of Hapu...
- In April 2002, archaeologists discovered three large statue fragments at the second pylon site: the right half of a red granite colossal seated statue of Amenhotep III...
- Amenhotep III ruled Egypt for nearly four decades until his death in 1349 BCE at the age of 50.
- Amenhotep III worshipped the sun god Amun-Re, and therefore the temple was constructed facing eastwards, such that sun rose in the east of the temple.
- The most impressive mortuary complex in Egypt was built for Amenhotep III by the architect Amenhotep, son of Hapu.
- Map of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III: The design of the temple begins with the open outer courtyard and contains 64 columns with papyrus flower capitals.
- Amenhotep III's Mortuary Temple is a representation of the god Amen-Ra's power and the might of his rule over Upper and Lower Egypt.
- Then move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local...
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- The temple was the cult centre for the worship of Amenhotep III as a god both before and after his death.
