First Pylon Collection

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Avenue of Spinxes and the entrance to the temple known as first pylon

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Obelisk at The entrance to the temple known as first pylon

The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b / w photo)
JHL358841 The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright

Bas Relief of God Horus on the left, First Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

First Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

East Colonnade (right), The First Pylon, Temple of Isis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Philae Island, Aswan, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The First Pylon, Temple of Isis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Philae Island, Aswan, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Doorway of First Pylon with view of doorway to Second Pylon, Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramses III), West Bank, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

First Pylon, Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramses III), West Bank, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramesses II. Detail of his leg. New Kingdom. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork C017 / 7191
Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork. This temple was first built around 1380 BC by the pharaoh Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Ancient Egyptian monuments at Luxor
Ancient Egyptian monuments, located at the entrance to the First Pylon at the Temple of Luxor on the east bank of the River Nile in Egypt

Statue of the great pharaoh Rameses II with small statue of his daughter Bent anta between his legs in the forecourt behind the first Pylon of the great Temple at Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes

Giant statue of the great pharaoh Rameses II with the small statue of his daughter Bent anta between his legs in the forecourt behind the first Pylon of the great Temple at Karnak near Luxor, Thebes

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The first pylon stands tall, a magnificent entrance to the ancient Luxor Temple in Egypt. As you walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, you can't help but be awestruck by its grandeur. The obelisk at the entrance commands attention, a symbol of power and divinity. Step inside and discover the Hall of Columns, frozen in time since 1906 as captured in a black and white photograph. Traveling further south to Edfu, another First Pylon awaits at the Temple of Horus. Here, a bas relief depicting the mighty God Horus greets visitors on their journey through ancient Egyptian history. This temple stands proudly amidst North Africa's vast landscapes. Venturing westward to Philae Island in Aswan, we find yet another remarkable First Pylon at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Temple of Isis. Its East Colonnade beckons explorers with its timeless beauty. Throughout Luxor Temple and beyond, echoes of history resonate within each First Pylon encountered along these sacred avenues. They stand as gateways into an enchanting world where gods once walked among mortals and legends were born. Egypt's rich heritage is beautifully preserved within these architectural marvels that have withstood centuries of time. So come forth and immerse yourself in this captivating land where every step reveals secrets from our past – for it is here that history truly comes alive.