The dawn of astronomy; a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians (1894)
Lockyer, Joseph Norman,Sir,1836-1920 · London, Cassell · leaf 123
some-times covered with the most wonderful drawings and hiero-gl^phic figures and records. Stretching in front of the jiylons,extending sometimes very far in front, are rows of sphinxes.This principle is carried to such an extent that in some casesseparate isolated gates have been built right in… … 104 THE DA}YN OF ASTROA^OMY [Chap. X. Ill tlie temple of Amen-Efi there are 17 or 18 of theseapertures, limiting the light which falls into the Holy ofHolies or the Sanctuary. This construction gives one a very
Astronomy, Egyptian · Temples · Sun worship
Internet Archive · Medical Heritage Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
