5 HUM - Ancient Egypt

This chapter is an overview of the two main types of Egyptian temples: cult temples, and mortuary temples.

Scroll down to "Architecture of the Temples" to read the excerpt on specific temple architecture.

Scroll down to "Temples and Worship" to read the excerpt on worship rituals within temples.

Find the book's index for keywords. The word "Temples" appears several times throughout this book!

Find the book's Table of Contents, and browse the chapters on religion - including "Creation Myths," "Gods and Goddesses," and "Rituals" for specific information about Egyptian gods & goddesses.

The Temple of Isis was supposed to have been one of the most beautiful temples of Ancient Egypt.

The Temple of Dendur is an ancient Egyptian temple that is now located in the Met (right in New York City!)

This website has 360 degree tours of the Temple of Isis & the Temple of Kalabsha (what they look like now). Visit the "Tours" page to explore.

This animated video production provides a guided, overall tour of the Giza Plateau.

This is a more in-depth article about religious practices, and the importance of religion in Ancient Egypt.