Dendera

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. The inverted cow face of Hathor bathed in the Sun God Re's rays. 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.