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Table of contents
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Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Methods …………………………………….………………………………..………………………………..
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Introduction to the globalisation debate ………………………………………………………..
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Introduction to Roman-Egypt …………………………………………………………………………
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Introduction to the case studies …………………………………………………………………….
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The Taffeh temple ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Introduction to the Taffeh temple ..………………………………………………………………..
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The reconstruction ………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Description of the Taffeh temple …………………………………………………………………..
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Decoration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Doors …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Columns ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The eastern wall …………………………………………………………………………………………..
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The back wall ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Outside the temple ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Exterior of the temple ………………………………………………………………………………….
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Material and construction methods ……………………………………………………………..
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Outer enclosure wall …………………………………………………………………………………….
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Architecture of the southern temple …………………………………………………………….
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Interpretation of the Taffeh temple and additional complexes………………………
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Context and function ……………………………………………………………………………………
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From a global perspective………….……………………………………..…………………………..
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The temple of Dendur ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Introduction to the temple of Dendur …………………………………………………………..
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The gods of the temple …………………………………………………………………………………
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Cross section of the temple …………………………………………………………………………..
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Gateway ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The exterior walls of the temple …………………………………………………………………..
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Columns ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The first room ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The second room ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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