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Function and Meaning of the Karnak Hypostyle Hall |
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Seti I defeating Libyan Tribesmen. War scene on the north wall of the Karnak Hypostyle Hall
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War scenes on the exterior walls not only glorified the king as a warrior, they magically protected the temple by showing the forces of chaos- the enemy- defeated by the forces of cosmic order, called Maat led by the king himself. |