TEMPLE OF HATHOR

The Ptolemic temple of Dendera as viewed from the courtyard.

TEMPLE OF HATHOR

Close up of Hathor columns on front facade.

TEMPLE OF HATHOR

Front entrance with winged solar disk.

BES

The dwarf netjer who assists in child birth and wards off evil spirits.

NECTANEBO MAMMISI

The mammisi (birth house) built by the last pharaoh, Nectanebo.

SACRED WELL

MAIN GATE

Looking from the temple beyond the courtyard to the main gate.

NECTANEBO MAMMISI

LuAnn in front of Nectanebo's mammisi (birth house).

TEMPLE OF DENDERA (EXTERIOR)

Rear facade of the temple with unusal lion gargoyle.

SACRED LAKE

Date palms thrive in what was once the sacred lake in which the priests ceremonially bathed for purification purposes.

SACRED LAKE

Another view of what was once the sacred lake which symbolized the priordial waters of Nun.

TEMPLE OF DENDERA (INTERIOR)

Hathor columns in the hypostle hall.

CEILING ART

The morning sun being birthed after being swallowed at night by the netjert Nut.

VIEW FROM THE ROOF OF THE TEMPLE OF HATHOR

KEYHOLDERS

LuAnn, Jack, and Sandy. This photo was taken just after doing ceremony inside the temple. Note the rainbow hue above the group. About 15 minutes later, we clearly saw a distinct rainbow in the shape of the Eye of Horus despite the fact there was no humidity.