📖 Art of Empire: The Roman Frescoes and Imperial Cult Chamber in Luxor Temple
"The Luxor Temple of Amun-Re, built to commemorate the divine power of the pharaohs, is one of the iconic monuments of New Kingdom Egypt. In the 4th century C.E., the Roman Imperial government, capitalizing on the site’s earlier significance, converted the temple into a military camp and constructed a lavishly painted cult chamber dedicated to the four emperors of the Tetrarchy. These frescoes provide fascinating insight into the politic ..."
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автор, издательство, серия- Издательство
- Yale University Press
- ISBN
- 978-0-300-16912-6
- Год
- 2016