There are two important features
that you will come upon on your way to the entrance of the first pylon.
The first, is a stone wall and
embankment which is believed to have held back the waters of the Nile.
This new excavation has uncovered evidence that the Nile once ran right
along side this pylon. This area is known as the Quay. The Quay was
discovered by
accident while building a new tourist plaza.
The next discovery you
make is a dromos of ram-headed sphinx.
These were put here by the workers of Ramesses II. The criosphinx is a symbol of the god Amen-Re. Each sphinx is a beautiful
work of art. A small representation of Ramesses II is
protected between the paws of each sphinx.
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