Egyptian Archaeology. Gaston Maspero

19

Otherwise called the Granite Temple of Gizeh, or Temple of Khafra, as its connection with the Sphinx is much disputed, while it is in direct communication with the temple of the pyramid of Khafra, by a causeway in line with the entrance passage.

20

For an account of the excavations at Bubastis, see Eighth and Tenth Memoirs of the Egypt Exploration Fund, by M.E. Naville.

21

French "Promenoir"; this is perhaps best expressed by "Processional Hall," in accordance with the description of its purpose on p. 67. –A.B.E.

22

Hor- shesû, "followers," or "servants of Horus," are mentioned in the Turin papyrus as the predecessors of Mena, and are referred to in monumental inscriptions as representing the pre-historic people of Egypt. It is to the Hor-shesû that Professors Maspero and Mariette attribute the making of the Great Sphinx.–A.B.E.

23

For a full description of the oldest funerary chapel known, that of King Sneferû, see W.M.F. Petrie's Medum.

24

The casing of the open air court on the top of it was of fine limestone; only a few blocks of this remain. For full plan and measurements see Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh.

25

Conf. Mr. Petrie's plan of this temple in Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh, Plate VI.–A.B.E.

26

One of the air slits, or ventilators, remains complete, opening to the upper court, from the top of the niche chamber.

27

That is to say, the wall is vertical on the inside; but is built much thicker at the bottom than at the top, so that on the outside it presents a sloping surface, retiring with the height of the wall.–A.B.E.

28

"Hatshepsût," more commonly known as "Hatasû;" the new reading is, however, more correct. Professor Maspero thinks that it was pronounced "Hatshopsitû."–A.B.E.

29

For full illustrated account of the complete excavation of this temple, see the Deir el Baharî publications of the Egypt Exploration Fund.

30

Temenos, i.e., the enclosure wall of the Temple, within which all was holy ground.–A.B.E.