Wilkinson R.H. The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt

London: Thames & Hudson, 2000. — 256 p. — ISBN: 0-500-05100-3. With 535 illustrations, 173 in colour.A comprehensive survey of all Egypt's temples, from Luxor and Karnak to those in the delta, oases and Nubia. It traces the processes of building and decorating, how they functioned, and what happened when they were robbed and desecrated. It also discusses the Egyptian pantheon, rites and festivals. Well photographed scenes, many in color, printed on glossy pages that hold minute details. Well documented plans of less visited temples with a wealth of information not readily available elsewhere. This book has all the info compiled in one location in an easy to find and easily laid out format. Intelligent and informatively written. An indispensible book for even a non-Egyptophiles library!Introduction: Temple, Land and Cosmos
Map
Chronology of the Temple Builders
Houses of Eternity: Development, Glory and Decline
Temple Origins
Old and Middle Kingdom Development
New Kingdom Temples
A Glorious Decline
Early Travellers and Modern Rediscovery
Buildings Fit for Gods: Construction, Growth and Change
Selecting the Sacred Space
Rituals of Foundation
Building the 'God's House'
Decorating the Temple
Growth, Enhancement and Change
Worlds Within Worlds: The Parts of the Temple and their Meaning
The Temple Entrance
The Outer Courts
The Inner Halls and Sanctuaries
Other Temple Structures
Temple Symbolism
Between Heaven and Earth The Religious Functions of the Temple:
The Egyptian Gods and their Gults
The Role of the King
Priests and Temple Personnel
Temple Feasts and Festivals
Temples of Gods and Kings: A Journey up the Nile
From the Mediterranean to Memphis
From Memphis to Asyut
From Asyut to Thebes
Karnak and Luxor
Western Thebes
From Thebes to Aswan
From Aswan to Gebel Barkal
Oases and Outposts
Epilogue: Exploration and Conservation Today
Visiting the Temples
Further Reading
Illustration Credits