ABSTRACT

The miniature temple of Queen Amenardys (q) is one of the few buildings of the XXVth dynasty still remaining. It is aligned with the Pavilion and Temple of Rameses III, and consists of an entrance pylon, a colonnaded court, and a sanctuary surrounded by an ambulatory. The texts in the court are entirely funerary and are for the benefit of Queen Amenardys, who is styled the daughter of King Kashta. The temple was erected by Queen Shepenupt II, the adopted daughter and immediate successor of Amenardys ; she is shown measuring the foundation of the temple by the help of the goddess Seshat.