Counter temple

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The counter temple (or counter chapel ) is a cult place attached to the back of an Egyptian temple. It was used by outsiders to worship the deity, who was usually inside the temple in the sanctuary . The image of the deity was attached to the outer wall and often highlighted by a metal covering. Occasionally the image was protected by a kiosk-like extension or a small temple.

Counter temples can be found in the main temples of Karnak ( Amun , Mut , Chons , Month ), in Deir el-Medina , Deir el-Schelwit , at the temple of Shenhur , at the Isis temple of Dendera (with cult niche), in Kalabsha , ad- Dakka (with cult niche) and Tanis . Against the Temple of Amun at Karnak comes from behind the temple of Re-Harachte , against the temple of Mut , a Maat -Sanctuary. The Ptah Temple at Memphis and the Temple of Re-Harachte at Heliopolis had two opposing cult axes .

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