he ceiling inside the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor

The ceiling inside the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor contains vividly painted scenes and hieroglyphic inscriptions relating to astronomy, astrology, cosmology and the zodiac. Ritual procession of gods and zodiacal beings sailing on the Sun God Re's sacred barque as it journeys along the sun's path. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Period/ Date: Graeco-Roman period 304 BC - 395 AD. Place of Origin: Denderah. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ N.J Saunders. Location: HR.