ANOTHER VIEW 01^ THE NAVE OE THE HYPOSTYEE HAEE : KARNAK 



Compared with this temple of Amen-Ra, even the greatest of modern religious edifices 

 is insignificant. The hypostyle hall was the smallest of the three groups of buildings of 

 which the temple was composed. It measured 170 feet by 329 feet and yet it occupied less 

 than one-seventh of the entire length of the temple. A clearer idea of the size of this hall 

 may be gained when it is stated that the great cathedral of Notre Dame at Paris could be 

 put into it and there would still be plenty of room to spare. 



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