Title
The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak
Caption
The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, located within the Karnak temple complex, in the Precinct of Amon-Re, is one of the most visited monuments of Ancient Egypt. It was built around the 19th Egyptian Dynasty (c. 1290–1224 BC).[1] The design was initially instituted by Hatshepsut, at the North-west chapel to Amun in the upper terrace of Deir el-Bahri. The name refers to hypostyle architectural pattern.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A26_409
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,9Mb) / 13,0in x 17,9in / 3904 x 5371 (300dpi)