[17] 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.

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

[19] For full illustrated account of the complete excavation of this
temple, see the _Deir el Baharî_ publications of the Egypt
Exploration Fund.

[20] Temenos, _i.e._, the enclosure wall of the Temple, within which
all was holy ground.--A.B.E.




3.--DECORATION.

[Illustration: Figs. 96 to 101.--DECORATIVE DESIGNS, FROM DENDERAH.]

[Illustration: Fig. 96.]

[Illustration: Fig. 97.]

[Illustration: Fig. 98.]