Were Egyptian temples built to honour the heavens—or to elevate earthly rulers?

Specialist on Egyptian temples, Dr Kelly Accetta Crowe, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Unpack how Egyptian temples functioned – architecturally, spiritually, and politically. Discover their evolving design reflecting shifting belief systems, the King’s role ranging from spiritual duties to state-led standardisation, and daily rituals happening within and beyond their walls. Learn about the actions of kings, priests, and everyday people within these sacred precincts. Gain insight into how temples operated simultaneously as sacred cosmological sites and instruments of royal imagery, making the dichotomy more intertwined than opposed.

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