The Solar Temple Of Amen-Ra At Karnak

The Solar Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak is a comprehensive study of the ancient Egyptian temple of Amen-Ra, dedicated to the sun god, located at the Karnak complex. The book is authored by J. Norman Lockyer, a British astronomer and archaeologist who conducted extensive research on the temple's astronomical alignments and its significance in the ancient Egyptian religion.The book provides a detailed description of the temple's architecture, its history, and its function as a center of religious and astronomical activity. Lockyer examines the temple's alignment with the sun and other astronomical phenomena, and argues that the temple was designed to serve as a calendar and observatory.The Solar Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak also explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, and how these were reflected in the temple's design and decoration. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the temple's features, as well as diagrams and charts to explain its astronomical alignments.Overall, The Solar Temple of Amen-Ra at Karnak is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion, astronomy, and architecture. It provides a fascinating insight into the culture and beliefs of one of the world's oldest civilizations, and sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and science in ancient times.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.