Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Gebel el-Silsila is a significant archaeological site located in Upper Egypt, recognized for its extensive sandstone quarries and religious structures dating back to the 18th Dynasty. The site played a crucial role in the construction of many of Egypt's great temples, including those at Karnak, Luxor, and Amarna. It features numerous stelae, shrines, and temples dedicated to deities such as Sobek, illustrating its religious importance. Notable structures include the Great Speos of Horemheb and several rock-cut shrines and stelae depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III, Akhenaten, and Ramesses II. The site provides valuable insights into the transition from limestone to sandstone in temple construction and offers a rich collection of inscriptions and epigraphic symbols, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.
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- Egypt
- Source
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