The First Pylon leading into the Temple at Idfū (Edfu)
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894
The main gateway, the first pylon, of the Temple of Horus and Hathor at Idfū (Edfu), decorated with reliefs depicting Ptolemy XII defeating his enemies in the presence of Horus and Hathor. Through the entryway, the entrance to the hypostyle vestibule can be seen through the open center of the Court of Offerings.
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Primary Repository ID
P_300000455181_P017
System of Record ID
300000455181
Title
The First Pylon leading into the Temple at Idfū (Edfu)
Alternative Title
Plate 8: The First Pylon leading into the Temple at Idfū (Edfu)
Date Created
March 14, 1862
Date Issued or Published
1862 – 1869
Description
The main gateway, the first pylon, of the Temple of Horus and Hathor at Idfū (Edfu), decorated with reliefs depicting Ptolemy XII defeating his enemies in the presence of Horus and Hathor. Through the entryway, the entrance to the hypostyle vestibule can be seen through the open center of the Court of Offerings.
Creator
Publisher
Place of Publication
London (England)
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Geographic
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
9.4 x 12.5 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
photographs
albumen prints
Local Call Number
186- BEDF
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1862
