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Dendera Collection

"Dendera: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" Step into the enchanting world of Dendera, a captivating destination in North Africa that holds centuries-old secrets

Background imageDendera Collection: Statue of the ancient Egyptian god Bes, Temple at Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the ancient Egyptian god Bes, Temple at Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: The god Bes, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The god Bes, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T

Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T
Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of column. Relief in the forecourt of the Temple of Hathor

Background imageDendera Collection: Dendera, Interior of the Temple, the Sign of Zodiac (b / w photo)

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, the Sign of Zodiac (b / w photo)
3653349 Dendera, Interior of the Temple, the Sign of Zodiac (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dendera, Interior of the Temple, the Sign of Zodiac)

Background imageDendera Collection: Relief of Cleopatra and Caesarion, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, c125 BC-c60 AD

Relief of Cleopatra and Caesarion, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, c125 BC-c60 AD
Relief of Cleopatra VII and Caesarion (her son by Julius Caesar) before Isis and Osiris, Temple of Hathor dedicated to Hathor and Horus the Elder, Abydos, Egypt, late Ptolemaic & Roman Periods

Background imageDendera Collection: Egypt, Luxor, Dendara, Temple of Hathor

Egypt, Luxor, Dendara, Temple of Hathor

Background imageDendera Collection: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Ihy, son of Amun and Mut, Temple of Hathor, Dendera (photo)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Ihy, son of Amun and Mut, Temple of Hathor, Dendera (photo)
3476515 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Ihy, son of Amun and Mut, Temple of Hathor, Dendera (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Ihy, son of Amun and Mut)

Background imageDendera Collection: Hathor temple, Dendera, Egypt

Hathor temple, Dendera, Egypt

Background imageDendera Collection: Details of the ceiling inside the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex

Details of the ceiling inside the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: View of buildings reflected in the water on the Nile River, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

View of buildings reflected in the water on the Nile River, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Tourists at the Temple of Hathor, which began construction in 54 BCE

Tourists at the Temple of Hathor, which began construction in 54 BCE, part of the Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Columns in the Temple of Hathor, which began construction in 54 BCE

Columns in the Temple of Hathor, which began construction in 54 BCE, part of the Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: The Roman mammisi, dating to the reigns of Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, Dendera Temple complex

The Roman mammisi, dating to the reigns of Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Columns inside the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt

Columns inside the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple complex, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageDendera Collection: Great Temple, Dendera, Egypt, Victorian period

Great Temple, Dendera, Egypt, Victorian period

Background imageDendera Collection: The Eye of Horus. The ceiling of the Hathor Temple, Dendera, 50-48 BC

The Eye of Horus. The ceiling of the Hathor Temple, Dendera, 50-48 BC. Found in the Collection of the Hathor Temple, Dendera

Background imageDendera Collection: Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil

Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil
1197496 Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Vacher, Charles (1818-83); 69.8x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacher)

Background imageDendera Collection: Dendera, General View of the Temple of the Goddess Hathor (b / w photo)

Dendera, General View of the Temple of the Goddess Hathor (b / w photo)
3653348 Dendera, General View of the Temple of the Goddess Hathor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dendera)

Background imageDendera Collection: The south wall of the Roman Birth House, or Mammisi, with reliefs depicting a pharaoh

The south wall of the Roman Birth House, or Mammisi, with reliefs depicting a pharaoh
JBG141595 The south wall of the Roman Birth House, or Mammisi, with reliefs depicting a pharaoh making offerings to gods and columns topped with images of Bes

Background imageDendera Collection: Head of Hathor from a column, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)

Head of Hathor from a column, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG141594 Head of Hathor from a column, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (engraving)

Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (engraving)
5997512 Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt)

Background imageDendera Collection: Hathor-headed column, from the Chapel of Hathor, Temple of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, c

Hathor-headed column, from the Chapel of Hathor, Temple of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, c
JBG138876 Hathor-headed column, from the Chapel of Hathor, Temple of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, c.1552-1296 BC (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Deir El-Bahri, Thebes

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple of Denderah, Upper Egypt (w / c on paper)

Temple of Denderah, Upper Egypt (w / c on paper)
NUL115311 Temple of Denderah, Upper Egypt (w/c on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)

Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG141592 Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple of Hathor at Dendarah, 28th May 1850 (b / w photo)

Temple of Hathor at Dendarah, 28th May 1850 (b / w photo)
BLT199753 Temple of Hathor at Dendarah, 28th May 1850 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Background imageDendera Collection: Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus

Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus
BAL67898 Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus, from the Roman Birth House, or Mammisi, at Dendera, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah

Background imageDendera Collection: The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of a small chapel (naos

The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of a small chapel (naos
XIR81599 The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of a small chapel (naos) at the Temple of Hathor at Dendarah (sandstone) (see also 326926 detail) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); length

Background imageDendera Collection: Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at

Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at
STC253596 Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor, Dendarah, Egypt c.1802 (colour litho) by Denon

Background imageDendera Collection: Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Denderah, from the ceiling of the chapel at

Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Denderah, from the ceiling of the chapel at
CHT307964 Astrological planisphere of the zodiac of Denderah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt, 1822 (pen, pencil & w/c on paper) by Gau

Background imageDendera Collection: Interior of the Temple of Hathor

Interior of the Temple of Hathor, at Dendera (Tentyra), with columns of carved and painted hieroglyphs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageDendera Collection: Elevation and plan of the Temple of Hathor

Elevation and plan of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (Tentyra) Temple complex. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageDendera Collection: Egyptian architecture of Dendera and Karnak

Egyptian architecture of Dendera and Karnak
Egyptian architecture: bas-relief from the temples of Dendera (Tentyra) and Karnak, Luxor, and the colossi of Memnon, statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III

Background imageDendera Collection: Copy of The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor

Copy of The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor
FIT168041 Copy of The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor, Dendarah, Egypt, 1819 (marble) by Castex, J. J

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (litho)

Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (litho)
5997042 Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt)

Background imageDendera Collection: Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor, from the Roman Birth House

Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor, from the Roman Birth House
BAL67897 Relief depicting a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor, from the Roman Birth House, or Mammisi, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah

Background imageDendera Collection: Planisphere taken from the Temple of Tentyra, engraved by J. Chapman, published by J

Planisphere taken from the Temple of Tentyra, engraved by J. Chapman, published by J
HOP146662 Planisphere taken from the Temple of Tentyra, engraved by J. Chapman, published by J. Wilkes in 1804 (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageDendera Collection: Hathor head columns in the Hypostyle Hall, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)

Hathor head columns in the Hypostyle Hall, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG138886 Hathor head columns in the Hypostyle Hall, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: Hilda Petrie (nee Urlin) descending by rope ladder into a tomb shaft

Hilda Petrie (nee Urlin) descending by rope ladder into a tomb shaft
6313657 Hilda Petrie (nee Urlin) descending by rope ladder into a tomb shaft, Possibly at Denderah, 1897-8 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); UCL Art Museum

Background imageDendera Collection: Portico of the Temple of Denderah (engraving)

Portico of the Temple of Denderah (engraving)
FEH328971 Portico of the Temple of Denderah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Background imageDendera Collection: Zodiac ceiling from the Grand Temple at Denderah, from Descriptions of Egypt

Zodiac ceiling from the Grand Temple at Denderah, from Descriptions of Egypt
STC64428 Zodiac ceiling from the Grand Temple at Denderah, from Descriptions of Egypt, engraved by Allais, c.1826 (hand coloured engraving) by Jollois and Devilliers (19th century) (after)

Background imageDendera Collection: Two reliefs depicting, on left, a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus

Two reliefs depicting, on left, a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus
JBG141598 Two reliefs depicting, on left, a pharaoh making an offering to Hathor and Horus and, on right, Hathor suckling the young Ihy with a second Ihy wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt

Background imageDendera Collection: The Pro-Pylon, or North Gate, at the entrance to the temple depicting a pharaoh making

The Pro-Pylon, or North Gate, at the entrance to the temple depicting a pharaoh making
JBG141596 The Pro-Pylon, or North Gate, at the entrance to the temple depicting a pharaoh making offerings to gods, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah

Background imageDendera Collection: View of the steps on the roof, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)

View of the steps on the roof, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG138883 View of the steps on the roof, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)

Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
BAL59328 Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; out of copyright

Background imageDendera Collection: The Egyptian zodiac in the Temple of Dendera (coloured engraving)

The Egyptian zodiac in the Temple of Dendera (coloured engraving)
5226875 The Egyptian zodiac in the Temple of Dendera (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDendera Collection: Temple a Denderah, 1870s. Creator: Antonio Beato

Temple a Denderah, 1870s. Creator: Antonio Beato
Temple a Denderah, 1870s

Background imageDendera Collection: Denderah (Tentyris), Mammisi - Decoration Exterieure de la Face Sud

Denderah (Tentyris), Mammisi - Decoration Exterieure de la Face Sud, 1851-52, printed 1853-54




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"Dendera: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" Step into the enchanting world of Dendera, a captivating destination in North Africa that holds centuries-old secrets. Explore the Temple at Dendera, where you'll be greeted by the magnificent statue of Bes, an ancient Egyptian god known for his protective powers. This awe-inspiring temple dedicated to Hathor showcases the grandeur and beauty of Egyptian art. As you wander through the interior of the temple, marvel at the intricate relief carvings depicting various scenes from mythology and daily life. One striking feature is the Sign of Zodiac, captured in a mesmerizing black and white photo. It serves as a reminder of how deeply astrology was intertwined with ancient Egyptian culture. Transport yourself back to Victorian times as you visit the Great Temple at Dendera. Built during this era, it stands as a testament to both ancient history and architectural prowess. Ascend to its roof kiosk for breathtaking views over this sacred site. Immerse yourself further in Dendera's allure by exploring its Mud Wall portion surrounding Hathor Temple. These walls have witnessed countless rituals and ceremonies throughout time, preserving their mystique within their weathered surfaces. Discover serenity within New Year Chapel with Hathoric motifs adorning its walls—a sanctuary where worshippers sought blessings for prosperous beginnings each year. Delve deeper into spirituality as you encounter Hapi—the god associated with fertility—depicted on both sides inside Hathor Temple. Witness firsthand how religion played an integral role in shaping every aspect of ancient Egyptian society. Dendera beckons all who seek to unravel its enigmatic past—an extraordinary journey through time awaits amidst these hallowed grounds.