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Kiosk of Taharqa
Kiosk of Taharqa
Artist : Anonymous

Sponsor : Taharqa

Date : approx. between 712 and 657 B.C.

Dimensions : 21 m high
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1979

XXVème dynastie des rois "kouchites"
Item 1 on 21
Ancient Egypt
Element of architecture (Colonne)

Area related
Louxor (Egypte)



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In order to construct this kiosk, the ram-sphinx corridor was removed and the statues moved to the edges of the open court. Only one column remains in place, and has been inscribed by Taharqa, Psamtik II and Ptolemy IV Philopator.
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