History Temple of Amun, Jebel Barkal
ram sculpture @ barkal s amun temple.
construction of temple occurred in 13th century bc. temple s foundation occurred during reign of thutmose iii, while temple shaped during reign , of ramses ii. @ time of napatan empire, temple of great importance kushite kingdom. nubian king piye , subsequent nubian pharaohs expanded barkal s amun temple complex, creating southern rival northern amun temple @ thebes. although meroe rulers had own capital, government officials took coronation journey amun temple of jebel barkal. here, king went holy of holies, confirmed king divine oracle. in years 25/24 bc, romans invaded nubia during campaign against kushites led gaius petronius. destroyed temple , took jebel barkal 1 of kandakes; however, romans unable make permanent gains , withdrew after razing napata ground. last large-scale construction works kushite king natakamani, restored of roman destruction, enlarged temple complex, , renovated first pylon , other parts of temple.
stela of pharaoh thutmose iii, found @ amun temple @ barkal, @ museum of fine arts, boston.
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