Dendera |
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Dendera is an important shrine to the goddess Hathor. The temple has 24 pillors with Hathor capitals. |
![]() Photo courtesy and © 1992 Steven Beikirch, Ancient Egypt |
Compare the way the Temple of Hathor looks today with the drawing from above. Notice that most of the paint is gone. Many of the details are worn smooth. Can you imagine how impressive the temple must have been to the Ancient Egyptians? |
![]() Photo courtesy and © 1992 Steven Beikirch, Ancient Egypt |
The Temple of Dendra was built in the Ptolemaic Roman Period. Other temples from this same period include: |
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