19th century pictures

The photograph shows a view of the Hypostyle Hall from the Roman Period of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, where the Hathor capitals are particulary noticeable. The image can be attributed to Antonio Beato.

The photograph depicts the colonnade of the Hypostyle Hall, dating to the Roman Period, from the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Note the inscriptions on the ceiling and the Hathor capitals (capitals with the head of the goddess Hathor carved in relief on each side of the columns) further decorated with sacred scenes. The shot can be attributed to Antonio Beato.