The forecourt is another addition from the later dynasties. It includes three ruined structures and a single column remaining from the Kiosk of Taharqa (25th DYnasty). To the left stands the Shrine of Seti II. The remains of the 10 columns of Tarharqa stand here, which supported a small open temple.

Inside the court is the ruined Temple of Ramesses III, set aside from the main pylon. It is fronted by two enormous statues and is a festival hall with mummiform statues. The pink granite colossus of Ramesses II is also interesting here. It stands beside the second pylon, which was built by Horemheb and leads to the amazing Hypostyle Hall — a veritable forest of columns.