Hatshepsut and Egyptian Temples

These flashcards cover key figures, architectural elements, and historical contexts from the lecture on Hatshepsut and ancient Egyptian temples.

Hatshepsut

First female Pharaoh of Egypt, ruled during Dynasty XVII from 1473-1458.

Senmut

Architect and tutor to Hatshepsut's royal family, speculated to be her lover.

Valley of Kings

Location where Hatshepsut's tomb and temple were built, containing significant chapels.

Punt Expedition

Hatshepsut's journey to gather sacred materials related to the god Ra.

Colossal Statues of Hatshepsut as Osiris

Large statues that depict Hatshepsut in the form of the Egyptian god Osiris.

Mentuhotep II

Pharaoh from Dynasty XI, known for his temple being older than Hatshepsut's.

Hypostyle hall

A hall with columns supporting the roof, found in both Hatshepsut's and Mentuhotep's structures.

Pylon

A monumental entryway into a temple, several stories tall and used for guards.

Temple of Horus, Edfu

A temple from Dynasty XXXI Ptolemaic, known for its restrictive access and desert surroundings.

Courtyard with colonnades

An open space surrounded by columns, typically part of temple architecture.