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The hypostyle hall is located in
temple complex of Karnak near the village of el-Karnak. In
architecture the hypostyle constructions are where roofs rest on
columns or pillars, lot of examples are seen in the ruins of the
Karnak temple complex. The word hypostyle means literally under
pillars, in the hypostyle architecture there is no need of
arches in the construction. Those type of construction are
mostly seen in palaces or temples as in Karnak in the temple of
God Amon. Hypostyle architecture is also seen in Persia in the
ruins of Persepolis. In the Karnak are seen ruins of temples,
chapels and other buildings, the site one of the most visited in
Egypt. Egypt itself with its pyramids constructed still forms
part of the Seven Wonders of the World. Egypt is a country that
attracts the curiosity of the tourist who wants to know more the
pyramid construction, the pharaoh, and the mummification. There
is a so much to see in this magnificent country. Cairo the
capital city of Egypt is also a touristic area which has modern
areas and sites with old buildings with various histories. Egypt
itself is full of mysteries and wonders which makes it beauty. |
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