The Morturay Temple of Seti I

The Temple of Seti I on the West Bank of Luxor is seldom-visited. Despite much damage (some caused by recent flooding), the reliefs of the temple are masterful. Within the remains of the temple is a shrine/sanctuary dedicated to Seti I's father, Ramesses I. The Temple of Seti I complex seems to have been completed under the rule of Seti's son, Ramesses II (the Great). It is thus a most interesting example of a temple dedicated to one ruler and his predecessor, but having been completed by his successor.

While at the temple we will challenge you to find the rare cartouches of Ramesses I, and to differentiate the superb relief carved under Seti I and the (some) less successful relief dating to the rule of Ramesses II.