Second Portique

Egypt / Qina / Armant /

Marks the passage between the Middle Courtyard and the upper temple of Hathor. It has been divided by the archeologists in tree parts:
- Hall of Punt, the southern containing the relief describing the commercial expedition to the country Punt which was accomplished in regnant year 9 of Hatshepsut. More info at www.maat-ka-ra.de/english/bauwerke/djeser/dj_portico_2_...

- Hall of Birth, the northen wing, contains a relief describing the legend about the divine descent of Hatshepsut.

- he Lower Chapel of Anubis
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Coordinates:   25°44'17"N   32°36'24"E
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