Temple of Dendur

the temple base are carvings of papyrus and lotus plants, symbolized by figures of the Nile god Hapy. Above temple entrance are images of the sun disk wings of Horus, the sky god.

The temple was given as a gift from the Egyptian government. It was originally built in 15 BC during the Roman occupation, so the pharaoh on the wall is Caesar Augustus .

Just go sit and take it in. Take pictures. Enjoy the juxtaposition of the old and new right next to each other.

Met website has a nice post explaining the reliefs, including Augustus , Isis, and Osiris. https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/egyptian-art/temple-of-dendur-50/cult-and-decoration

A classic of The Met, and a peaceful hide out on a rainy day.

Many of the exhibits are touchable, so take a unique photo with a piece of priceless art !

Super nice to sit around the temple while waiting for a friend or getting away from the museum crowd

A must-see on every visit ????️

An amazing wonder brought over piece by piece from Egypt . Try to find the unexplainable Templar carving !

One of my favorite spots in the museum

Beaut as always

Great lighting in this particular section for pictures

Take a moment to enjoy my fav spot at The Met.

Wear comfortable shoes if you're going to watch shows, because stone floors!

So Nice!!!!

As close as I will get to Egypt . Worth a look.,

Amazing view

One of the most romantic places in NYC in the winter after dark!!! Stay till close!

Outstanding

John McLaughlin and Gary Husband.

Everything's fine

the highlite of the MET.. Cool...

I LOVE ART .....

Check P. Scordeo's Tag on the temple walls!

How do you even steal a temple from another country and put it in your museum ? One brick at a time I presume.

So strange and incredible

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