Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 150
st — perhaps by Thothmes III. — consisting of sixrooms arranged inthree rows of two each,the sanctuary at theend, and the chapelsof the paredri at thesides. Constructionand decoration betraynegligence, or ratherlack of skill, on everyhand, and this is notsurprising, if we re-member that at the time… … FIG. 244. -RUINED FACADE OF THE TEMPLE OFAMADA. (Phot. Oropesa.) of the roof are so badly adjusted, that it was found necessaryio prop up those of the portico by means of columns placed at the angles, regard- less of symmetry. Theyseem to be there moreor less by accident,and yet they harmon-ise so…
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