The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
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Title
The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Subject
The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Description
A square cover-plate connecting the capital with the
architrave, which in Egyptian architecture is found on
polygonal columns and pillars with floral capitals. The
visible side was frequently inscribed with a horizontal
cartouche. In late temples dedicated to female deities
(Philae), the abacus is often worked into a Hathor-
headed capital or decorated with a Bes figure. Rounded
abaci are found only at Tanis on palm columns re-used
from the Old Kingdom.
architrave, which in Egyptian architecture is found on
polygonal columns and pillars with floral capitals. The
visible side was frequently inscribed with a horizontal
cartouche. In late temples dedicated to female deities
(Philae), the abacus is often worked into a Hathor-
headed capital or decorated with a Bes figure. Rounded
abaci are found only at Tanis on palm columns re-used
from the Old Kingdom.
Creator
Dieter Arnold
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Citation
Dieter Arnold, “The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture,” Portal Ebook UNTAG SURABAYA, accessed March 15, 2025, https://ebook.untag-sby.ac.id/items/show/296.