To the west of the Temple of Horus' entrance is the Mammisi, built by Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II and decorated with reliefs by Ptolemy IX Soter II. In
To the west of the Temple of Horus' entrance is the Mammisi, built by Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II and decorated with reliefs by Ptolemy IX Soter II. In the main chamber, on the right hand wall, are various reliefs of Hathor of Dendera including Hathor suckling Horus, Hathor giving birth, and several Hathors playing musical instruments Taken @Edfu, Egypt
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