Egypt: Day 7
September 22, 2022
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Above: In front the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut on the lower terrace, lower left Stephanie and Jered, then ...
L to R Joyce, Karl, Linda, Dave, Leslie, Alex, Jim, Steve, Kim, Ian, Robert, Marion, Emina, Ahmed, Tracey and Reneh. Absent: Robbin.
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1 to 3 show carvings/paintings in the lower porticos, based on agricultural workers in the fields and harvest.
4 is on one of the columns, with symbols L to R, Ankh (life), Djed (stability), Was Sceptor (Power) and others.
5 and 6 are columns to the south of the middle poricos of the temple.
7 to 9 show a wall on the southern side against the middle portico, including servants with fans and other instruments, and on a boat.
10 shows the goddess Hathor, in her cow form, the goddess of fertility, beauty and motherhood.
11 and 12 are statues of Hatshepsut in various poses.
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