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in the hypostyle
hall we are looking towards the barque
sanctuary. The object in the
distance appears to be metallic, but it is highly polished granite.
This is the naos of Nectanebo II. |
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The
highly polished granite Naos of Nectanebo II is where the
cult
statue of Horus would have been kept. The naos predates this part of
the temple by more
than 100 years. |
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This is
called a model barque. It
was used to carry the cult statue of Horus out for festivals.
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This
barque is a
replica of one that once stood
here. The original probably would have been gilded with gold. |
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How do we
know so much about
these things? The boats, the rooms, and the temples? Quite simply, the
Egyptians told us.
They carved it in pictures and writings on the walls of this and other
temples and tombs. Once we were able to read hieroglyphics many
questions were answered. Many still remain. |
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