Medinet Habu

The left tower with war scenes and space for monumental statues
The left tower with war scenes and space for monumental statues

The roof of the temple is accessible, if you can find a guard to unlock the staircase and offer suitable baksheesh.

The decorations in the temple are mostly copied from those of the Ramesseum and show Ramesses III smiting Nubians and Syrians — we know he copied these reliefs, as he never fought either of these groups during his reign. Over 75,000 square feet of decorated stone make up the walls of this temple.

Offerings to the seated king and gods
Offerings to the seated king and gods
Colorful decorations on the columns of the hall
Colorful decorations on the columns of the hall

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