Temple Of Seti I Luxor
Egypt - Ras El Sudr - Marsa Alam - Luxor - Hurghada - Aswan - Alexandria - Abu Simbel - Sharm el Sheikh
The Temple Of Seti I, Luxor was one of the largest and most imposing structures of erstwhile Thebes. While most of the temple has fallen apart, a deplorable victim to the ravages of time, the ruins still talk volumes of a golden past and a glorious culture and an amazing civilization. The foundations of the temple were laid by Pharoah Seti I in the 13th century BC. The emperor however could no witness the completion of the temple. The construction of this temple was then taken up and completed by his illustrious son Ramesses II. Despite is proximity to the Ramasseum, the Temple Of Seti I At Luxor is relatively less crowded and is a tranquil monument. The towering pylons of the temple have been destroyed by earthquake and constant erosion by the flood waters of the Nile.
The mud and brick structure has gradually declined and worn away by the annual floods in the region. A series of sphinxes leading to the inner sanctums of the temple have also disappeared. The trinity most worshiped in ancient Thebes, Amon, Mut and Khonsu have separate shrines dedicated to each here. These shrines have been built in the shape of barques. Within the temple precincts the ruins of a palatial mansion have also been found. The temple of Seti I, Luxor is believed to be the first palace temple of the New Kingdom era in Egyptian history. The murals and the relief art work on the walls and ceilings of this temple are commendable and tell tales of commendable workmanship. The rare skillfulness of the age tells of an advanced civilization and excellent architectural designing. The Temple Of Seti I, Luxor is well worth a visit if only to catch a glimpse of the resplendent and brilliant temples built in the era of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
The mud and brick structure has gradually declined and worn away by the annual floods in the region. A series of sphinxes leading to the inner sanctums of the temple have also disappeared. The trinity most worshiped in ancient Thebes, Amon, Mut and Khonsu have separate shrines dedicated to each here. These shrines have been built in the shape of barques. Within the temple precincts the ruins of a palatial mansion have also been found. The temple of Seti I, Luxor is believed to be the first palace temple of the New Kingdom era in Egyptian history. The murals and the relief art work on the walls and ceilings of this temple are commendable and tell tales of commendable workmanship. The rare skillfulness of the age tells of an advanced civilization and excellent architectural designing. The Temple Of Seti I, Luxor is well worth a visit if only to catch a glimpse of the resplendent and brilliant temples built in the era of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
