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The North Gateway |
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Seti I presents a model of the temple to Amen-Re and Mut, from the lower right jamb of the north gateway. The king's figure was entirely reworked after it was first carved. |
A closer look at the religious scenes on the doorjambs and passageway of this gate reveals an interesting fact. In most cases, the image of the king in these reliefs has been reworked. This is best seen on the eastern jamb inside the Hall. Here, Seti I dedicates a model of the temple to Amen-Re and the goddess Mut. It is immediately clear that the king's figure was recarved and adjusted more than once. He seems to have two versions of each foot and three of his thigh and rump. The king's profile was enlarged slightly and there are numerous odd lines running through his upper body and arms. |
