Hatshepsut and Egyptian Temples
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This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to Hatshepsut, her architecture, and significant Egyptian temples.
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Hatshepsut
First female Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled during the New Kingdom from 1473-1458 BC.
Senmut
Architect and tutor to Hatshepsut's royal family, speculated to be her lover.
Valley of Kings
Location where Hatshepsut built her tomb and temple, next to Mentuhotep's chapel.
Mentuhotep II
Middle Kingdom Pharaoh of Egypt from Dynasty XI, known for his temple predating Hatshepsut's by 600 years.
Hypostyle hall
A hall with a roof supported by columns, commonly found in Egyptian temples.
Pylon
Big entryway into a temple, typically several stories tall with spaces for guards.
Cult Temples
Temples dedicated to specific gods, such as the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Colossal Statues of Hatshepsut
Statues representing Hatshepsut as Osiris, emphasizing her royal power.
Punt Expedition
Hatshepsut's gathering of sacred materials related to the god Ra.
Proto-Doric columns
Columns in Hatshepsut's architecture that resemble later Greek Doric columns.
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