Dendera Temple complex
Dendera Temple complex, Egyptian temple complex near Dendera, Egypt
The Temple of Hathor stands at the center of this 40,000-square-meter complex, featuring multiple halls, shrines, and detailed stone carvings throughout its structure.
The foundations date back to 2250 BCE, while the current Temple of Hathor was constructed in 54 BCE during the reign of Ptolemy XII.
The temple walls contain detailed astronomical representations, including the former Dendera zodiac, which combined Egyptian and Greek astronomical knowledge.
The complex remains open to visitors daily, with guided tours available that explain the temple's architecture, religious functions, and historical significance.
The temple contains underground crypts with twelve chambers storing religious artifacts and vessels, accessed through narrow passages decorated with detailed reliefs.
Location: Dendera
Architectural style: Hellenistic architecture
GPS coordinates: 26.14167,32.67028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
Major temples worldwide display architectural and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations. From temples in Cambodia to pyramids in Mexico, these structures document religious practices, construction methods and social structures of their time. The complexes in Asia, Europe and America present different building styles, ornaments and ceremonial spaces.
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