The construction at Medamud is fascinating — massive walls show key clamps (keystones) typical of ancient Egyptian building, and some columns appear carved from a single piece of stone! Sporadic hieroglyphs on the lower exterior walls look applied over plaster coating rather than carved directly, suggesting the underlying rock may predate that layer. Restoration work is also visible. 🪨🔍
Medamud features monolithic columns, key clamps, and plastered hieroglyphs
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- Large walls display visible key clamps (keystones) characteristic of ancient Egyptian construction
- Some columns appear to be carved from a single piece of stone, while others in the background are constructed in sections
- Egyptian hieroglyphs are visible sporadically along the exterior lower portion of the wall
- The hieroglyphs appear to be applied on plaster coating over the rock, rather than carved directly into the stone
- The underlying rock structure may predate the plastered hieroglyph layer
- Restoration work is visible on sections of the wall
- Megalithic stone blocks of substantial size are present at the site
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Medamud - Egyptian Monuments - WordPress.comegyptsites.wordpress.com
The temple of Medamud is very close to Luxor, about 8km to the north and was once linked to the Temple of Montu at Karnak by a canal. The site ...
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The temple was digging by archeologist Fernand Bisson de la Roque in 1925, who identified several structures dedicated to the war-god Monthu.
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Medamud was excavated by French archaeologist Fernand Bisson de la Roque from 1925 to the post-war, and revealed many buildings including a temple dedicated to ...
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Medamud, located on the Nile's east bank near Karnak, showcases significant archaeological developments from the First Intermediate Period to the Roman era.
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