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The new sky above Esna. The astronomical ceiling of the Temple of Khnum

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The new sky above Esna. The astronomical ceiling of the Temple of Khnum

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 18:15James Simon Gallery

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A lecture on the astronomical ceiling decoration of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Khnum at Esna, for adults.

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The pronaos at Esna, one of the last examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture, was decorated mainly during the Roman period (1st to 3rd centuries AD).

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