THE EDFU TEMPLE

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

• Cut slab of sandstone.

PROPERTIESPhysical properties of sandstone

• Very hard , resistant, compact, fine grained.

• Equi-granular homogeneous rocks.

Chemical properties of sandstone

• Composed by silica.• Are highly resistant to

acids and thermal impacts.

Tools used in ancient egypt

STRUCTURE

Towers that are massive structures

Pillars(Tension)

Beams (Bending

)

Where is located?

Who ordered it construction?

Ptolemy III Ptolemy XII

When was constructed?

Who desing the temple?

PARTS OF THE TEMPLE

Entrance

Sanctuary zone

Hypostyle room

Pylon

END

• BY:• Sofia Colomina Lopez.• Ana Arevalo Ramos.• Pablo Aguado.• Carlos Cestelo.