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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (EXTERIOR)
The courtyard and front entrace of the temple mainly constructed by Ramses II who added onto and redesigned certain elements of his father Seti I's existing temple. |
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SECURITY
An armed guard monitors the site for security purposes. |
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OUR TOUR GUIDE
Hanan, our beloved and wise tour guide -- and consummate shopping negotiator. |
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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (INTERIOR)
Isis as the Divine Mother with the pharaoh Seti I on her lap. |
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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (INTERIOR)
Isis and Seti I with djed pillar. |
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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (INTERIOR)
Seti I with the djed pillar. The pillar is ceremonially dressed and annointed. |
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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (INTERIOR - KING'S GALLERY
Seti I and his son Ramses II ensure the royal lifeline of Egypt through the "Performance of the Prayer for the Dead" by reciting these words: "May Ptah/Sokar/Osiris, Lord of the Tomb, who dwells in the temple of Seti, increase the gifts for the kings of upper and lower Egypt ... by Seti for King Menes." The rite was repeated for each of the kings. Traveler's Key to Ancient Egypt, John Anthony West, pg. 388 |
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THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS (INTERIOR) - KING'S HALL
Seti I's chronological list of 76 cartouched pharaohs. The list omits Hatshepsut (who evidently was perceived to have acquired the throne illegitimately) and Akhenaton, whose beliefs ran contrary to the Amun priesthood. |
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THE OSIRION
In ruinous condition and filled with murky water. The burial chamber of Osiris is at the opposite end. |
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THE OSIRION
A closer look at the water filled temple, now approximately 20 feet higher than in New Kingdom times. |
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