Pillared hall located after passing through the second pylon. The hall is considered one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of the world. Construction began during the reign of Ramses I's. He was the king who founded the dynasty of the nineteenth century and was king for just one year. The work continued under Seti I (1306 - 1290 BC). Seti I built the temple of Abydos and many other temples. The hall has been completed by the son of Seti I, Ramesses II. The effects occurring inside the room are very different from what they were originally. The huge architraves are not above the capitals that surround it. Towards the middle of the room several architraves and windows that are grateful stone still in place.
This small area can give a sense of purpose of manufacturers' for lighting effects. Po 'fancy is required here to appreciate what must have seemed. The walls, ceilings and columns are painted with natural earth tones. The light is detected at the originally kept most of the room in shadow. The hall ceiling was 82 feet high and was supported by 12 papyrus columns. The columns are made of sandstone and set in two rows of six. Each row is flanked on either side by 7 rows of columns that are 42 feet (12.8m) high. Each row has 9 columns, however, the internal lines are 7 columns. The reliefs throughout the hall contain symbolism of Creation. The findings in the northern half date from the time of Seti I and are obviously done better than those made by his son Ramses II, which are in the southern half. Ramses II reliefs are cut much deeper than those of Seti. This gives a much more dramatic light and shadow effect.
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