Great Hypostyle Hall, Ancient monument in Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt.
The Great Hypostyle Hall contains 134 stone columns arranged in 16 rows, with central columns reaching heights of 24 meters and 10-meter circumferences.
Seti I initiated construction around 1290 BCE, and his son Ramesses II completed the structure, with both pharaohs contributing to its relief decorations.
The hall served as a central location for religious ceremonies within the Precinct of Amun-Re, where priests conducted daily rituals to honor Egyptian deities.
The monument opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with entry tickets available at the Karnak Temple Complex main entrance in Luxor.
Eleven massive columns collapsed in 1899 due to groundwater issues, leading to an extensive reconstruction project completed in 1902 by Georges Legrain.
Location: Karnak
Founders: Seti I, Ramesses II
Architectural style: ancient Egyptian architecture
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Temple of Amun at Karnak
GPS coordinates: 25.71860,32.65790
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:43
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