A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 158
race, enclosed this in a temple about 120 ft.square. Thothmes I. built in front of it a splendid hall, surrounded Bk. I. Cii. IV. KINGDOM OF THE PHAEAOHS. 123 by colossi, backed by piers ; aucl Thothmes III. erected behind it apalace or temple, which is one of the most singular buildings inEgypt.… … 10 20 30 ^0 50 Section of Palace of Thothmes III., Thebes. and somewhat resembling the form usually found in Assyria, butnowhere else in Egypt. Like almost all Egyptian halls, it was lightedfrom the roof in the manner shown in the section. With all theseadditions, the temple was a complete whole,…
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