Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower
Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional·Classical·🇪🇬 Luxor, Luxor Temple, Egypt
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About Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower
Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower in Luxor, Luxor Temple, Egypt is a Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional temple complex attributed to Classical. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal sanctuary 80 × 55 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 25.6990N 32.6390E controls access to Luxor resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey temple complex for Luxor, Luxor Temple, illustrating Classical construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 450 BCE–100 CE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and ceremonial centre for state cult
- Rediscovered
- 1983 survey
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 450 BCE–100 CE
Initial construction of Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower main structure
c. 1923
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1983–2013
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
25.6990° N · 32.6390° E · 241 m · 3 mapped features
Luxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower — Main Structure
structurePrincipal temple complex — Sanctuary 80 × 55 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
25.6998° N · 32.6399° ELuxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
25.6980° N · 32.6383° ELuxor Temple Pylon of Ramses II East Tower — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
25.7005° N · 32.6402° E