mortuary temple of hatshepsut Flashcards
1
Q
where was this found?
A
luxor egypt
2
Q
what kingdom is this part of?
A
new kingdom
3
Q
what dynasty is this part of?
A
18th dynasty
4
Q
when was this made?
A
1473-1458 BCE
5
Q
what is this made out of?
A
sandstone, and rock from the mountain
6
Q
why was it put in a mountain?
A
to show her power
7
Q
what is at the top of this temple?
A
a room dedicated to the god amun
8
Q
why was she god amun so important to her?
A
she thought amun was her father so again to assert her power that she’s related to a god
9
Q
what would they do every year?
A
bring a stachue of her on her knees from the amun temple across the river to her temple
10
Q
why was this temple built?
A
to show her power and why she was in charge
11
Q
was she buried here?
A
NO
