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The Great Hypostyle Hall is located within the Karnak temple complex, in the Precinct of Amun-Ra. The structure was built around the 19th Egyptian Dynasty (c. 1290–1224 BC). The name refers to hypostyle architectural pattern.

The Great Hypostyle Hall covers an area of 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft). The roof, now fallen, was supported by 134 columns in 16 rows; the 2 middle rows are higher than the others (being 10 metres (33 ft) in circumference and 24 metres (79 ft) high).

The 134 papyrus columns represent the primeval papyrus swamp from which Atum, a self-created deity, arose from the waters of Nun at the beginning of creation.

Stephen Conroy (b. 1964) 

Statue of Pinedjem I

Colossal statue of Ramesses II and his daughter Meritamen, usurped by Pinedjem I (High Priest of Amun-Re at Thebes, the de facto ruler of Upper Egypt) and his daughter Maatkare Mutemhat.