Mortuary Temple of Seti I

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome to the Mortuary Temple of Seti I, known in ancient times as 'The Mansion of Millions of Years.' As a scholar of the Ramesside period, I find this site particularly compelling because it is often overshadowed by the larger…
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2The Portico and the Legacy of Ramses II

We begin at the main entrance, a beautiful 52-meter-long portico supported by ten lotus-bud columns. Take a moment to examine the columns and the walls behind them. …
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3The Hypostyle Hall — Conversations with the Divine

Step inside the Hypostyle Hall, the spiritual center of the temple proper. This space is anchored by six lotus-style columns, their capitals beautifully carved and surprisingly well-preserved. …
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4The Shrine of Ramses I — Honoring the Ancestor

To the left of the Hypostyle Hall lie the chambers dedicated to the royal cult, specifically that of Seti’s father, Ramses I. Ramses I was the founder of the 19th Dynasty, but he ruled for only two years—not long enough to build…
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5The Solar Cult and the Sun Court

Moving to the right side of the temple, we enter the section dedicated to the solar cult and the god Re-Horakhty. This area culminates in a large open court, originally decorated by Ramses II. …
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6The Holy of Holies — Shrines of the Triad

At the rear of the Hypostyle Hall, we find five chambers. The three in the middle served as shrines for the sacred barks of the Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. …
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7The Sacred Well and the Lost Garden

Exiting the main stone structure, we find ourselves in the area that was once a lavish temple garden. Today, only the remains of a sacred well and a sloping ramp mark this space. …
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8Closing

As we conclude our tour of the Mortuary Temple of Seti I, reflect on the legacy of this 'Warrior Pharaoh' and 'Great Builder.' We have seen how this temple served as a bridge between the past and the future, honoring the…
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