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• Ahmed Almuharaq

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-05-01

  The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes, also known as the Ptolemaic Gate, is an ancient Egyptian monument located within the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt. Constructed during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes, who ruled Egypt from 246 to 222 BCE, the gateway served as an entrance to the temple precinct dedicated to the god Amun. The gateway is notable for its impressive size and intricate decorations, featuring massive pylons flanked by towering obelisks and adorned with reliefs depicting scenes from the reign of Ptolemy III, religious ceremonies, and offerings to the gods. The reliefs also include inscriptions praising the pharaoh's accomplishments and his devotion to the gods. One of the most striking features of the Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes is the pair of obelisks that once stood at its entrance. These obelisks, carved from single blocks of granite, were among the tallest in ancient Egypt and served as symbols of the pharaoh's power and divine authority. Although the gateway has suffered damage over the centuries, including the loss of one of its obelisks, it remains an important archaeological and historical landmark, providing valuable insights into the political and religious developments of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. Today, visitors to the Karnak Temple Complex can still marvel at the grandeur and beauty of the Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes, a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization.

• Mattia Fraboni

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-02-12

  Gigantic entrance from the side of the Avenue of the Sphinxes

• Виктор Скляров

  5

  Reviewed: 2024-01-06