Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche
Luxor Chapel Niche
Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)·Old–New Kingdom Egyptian·🇪🇬 Luxor, Luxor Temple, Egypt
About
About Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche
Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche in Luxor, Luxor Temple, Egypt is a Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE) temple complex attributed to Old–New Kingdom Egyptian. Systematic survey and LiDAR document stratified deposits. The site includes a principal citadel and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 12.0 ha. Excavation unexcavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Old–New Kingdom Egyptian temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 85 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function and labor organization
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Ritual landscape model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2600 BCE
- Period
- Old to Middle Kingdom (2700–1800 BCE)
- Culture
- Old–New Kingdom Egyptian
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1917
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 2600 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 896 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1899
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1520 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
25.7000° N · 32.6400° E · 85 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche — cella with stratified deposits
25.7010° N · 32.6397° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche — court with stratified deposits
25.7025° N · 32.6421° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Luxor Temple — Roman Chapel Ancillary Niche — pylon with stratified deposits
25.6977° N · 32.6393° E