Tag: The Temple of Medinet Habu

Pharaonic Temple of Medinet Habu - The History Of Egyptian of the construction of the funerary complex of Medinet Habu of King Ramses III in Luxor, Ancient Egypt. the facts and secrets of the construction of the largest Pharaonic Temples fortified by the ancient Egyptian civilization and what is the  plan inside the temple and the prices of entrance tickets and visit dates and a complete map of the ancient city of Habu to start your sightseeing trip & Things to Do in Egypt. Hurghada lovers Offer Luxury Hurghada to Luxor Tours | El Gouna to Luxor Tours | Makadi bay to Luxor Tours | Sahl Hasheesh to Luxor Tours | Soma bay to Luxor Tours. Facts about the temple of Medinet Habu: It is considered one of the largest fortified Pharaonic funerary temples in the New Kingdom of the Pharaonic civilization. Temple area = 320 * 220 meters. The height of the outer wall of the temple = 18 meters. The temple contains 5 large statues of King Ramses III and his wives, in addition to 16 ruined statues, of which only the bases of the statues remain. Who built the temple of Medinet Habu? King Ramses III "Egyptian Pharaohs kings". The royal architect: Hapo son of King Thutmose III. Construction Supervisor: Amon Mess. General Supervisor of the Treasury of the Temple of Amon in Thebes. Why is Habu Temple built? The temple was dedicated to the God Amun, Sekhmet the Goddess of War, and the God  Osiris the god of the afterlife. Recording of the wars and victories of King Ramses III on the walls of the temple. Why is the Temple of Ramses III named the Temple of Medinet Habu? The reason for this name is due to the funerary complex of Habu, built by King Ramses III