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Thebes, the 'mortuary temple' of Amenhotep II
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plan of the temple (Petrie
1897: pl. XXIII)
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(click on the image for a larger picture)
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The attribution of the building to Amenhotep II is secured by foundation deposits. The temple was rebuilt or renovated by Amenhotep III. Some objects found are inscribed with his name. The ancient name was perhaps: Sspt-anx.
Important finds:
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Statue of the king as Osiris.Similar statues appear
in almost all mortuary temples of kings in large scale.
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Relief showing Sitamun, daughter of Amenhotep III
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Petrie 1897:
pl. II. 2
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Petrie 1897:
pl. II. 3
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Petrie 1897:
pl. VI.8
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other finds in the Petrie Museum
further reading:
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