@nofret_egypt_: Edfu Temple is the best-preserved temple of ancient Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC, it was dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, and faithfully follows the design of earlier pharaonic temples. The monumental 36-meter-high pylon is decorated with dramatic scenes of the king defeating Egypt’s enemies under the protection of Horus. Passing through the gateway, visitors enter the vast open court, once surrounded by elegant columns. This was the only part of the temple accessible to the general public during festivals. Guarding the entrance to the hypostyle hall stands the famous black granite statue of Horus in the form of a falcon. One of the temple’s most iconic monuments, it symbolizes the god’s eternal protection over the sanctuary. Among the temple’s most fascinating rooms is the Wabet, or Place of Purification. Here the divine statue was ritually cleansed, dressed, and anointed before important ceremonies. During the New Year festival, it was carried to the rooftop kiosk, where the first rays of the rising sun were believed to renew the god’s divine power. #History #mystery #egypt #travels #edfu

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