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luxor temle
The Luxor Temple, called "Ipet resyt," was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Re, his wife Mut, and his son Khonsu. 
The East Tower of Pylon
The East Tower of the Pylon shows scenes of the battlefield where King Ramesses the Second is riding in his war chariot.
The East Tower of Pylon
The scenes on the West Tower of the Pylon show King Ramesses the Second attending a war council and the daily activities inside the camp. 
The Southwestem Wall Fo the court
The southwestern wall of the Great Court of Ramesses the Second shows the pylon, or temple gateway, being approached by princes and high officials bringing ornamented bulls for sacrifice. From the horns of the bulls emerge the king's enemies, identified by their ethnic features
Deir el-bahari
The site of Deir el-Bahari lies on the west bank of Thebes. The site, which was related to the goddess Hathor, was chosen by King Montuhotep the Second and Queen Hatshepsut to erect their temples.
The Great of Ramesses the Second
Scenes in relief on the walls of the Great Court of Ramesses the Second portray the festivals celebrated by the royal family and officials. The court is surrounded by a double row of columns and the southern end has huge standing statues of Ramesses the Second.
The forecourt of Amenhotep the Third
The huge forecourt of Amenhotep the Third at Luxor Temple contains 64 columns arranged in double rows on three sides. It was the main gathering place for the common people.
The Norrtheastern Portion of the Court
The northeastern portion of the Great Court of Ramesses the Second contains the mosque of the Muslim saint Sidi Abul Haggag. It has a view of the back of the east tower of the pylon, or temple gateway, which is inscribed with two important scenes.
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