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the God Horus, falcon-headed, wearing the Double Crown, and represented upon a base with two sacred scarab, and the Goddess Meret raising Her hands in adoration.
Detail from a column of the “House of Birth” (the Mammisi) of the Sanctuary of the Goddess Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera)

the background wall of the Inner Shrine of the “House of Birth” (the Mammisi) of the Sanctuary of the Goddess Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera)

the Child-God Ihy (wearing the skullcap with the Uraeus and the sidelock of youth) playing the sistrum.
Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera), detail from the south crypt 4, room B

the East Gate (the “Isis’ Gate”) of the Sanctuary of Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera), flanked by the enclosure-walls

the Monumental Gate (north) of the Sanctuary of the Goddess Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera)

aerial view of the Sanctuary of the Goddess Hathor at Nitentóre (Dendera)

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Ceiling of the Temple of Hathor

The ceiling of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, decorated with exquisite astronomical representations. It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt.

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Inside Temple of Hathor at Dendera

It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt.

Photos: Moustafa El-Abnoudi