|
The Clerestory and Roof |
|
One of the great window grilles from the Hall. these were the main source of light in the building, giving its atmosphere an eerie quality like that present at the dawn of creation. |
The main source of light was a series of large windows screened by giant stone grilles. The difference in height between the smaller columns and the twelve great ones along the central axis leaves an open space for these windows. The massive frames of these windows sit atop the first rows of smaller columns to either side of the great columns. The frames holding these window grilles in place were fully inscribed. The architraves above and below were carved with long hieroglyphic texts inside and repeating strings of Seti I's royal titulary on the outside of the clerestory. The inner face of the piers have scenes of the king face to face with the gods. For more about these scenes, click here. |