Explorations at Medinet Habu

This temple, built by Ramesses III, was once large enough to house the entire population of ancient Thebes during wartime. Unlike most temples of its era, it has a partial ceiling and enormous columns still clinging to their original paint. This clip was taken inside a side chamber, which consisted of a narrow square corridor. The exquisite relief carvings that spanned the entire height of the walls on both sides, were lit by carefully placed slots in the still-intact ceiling.

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