Brugsch, Heinrich: Egypt under the pharaohs: a history derived entirely from the monuments (London, 1891)

176 DIFFERENT PARTS OF TEMPLE OF AMEN ch. viii.-

After the building had been constructed in a ' position
corresponding to the four quarters of heaven,' the
great stone gateways were erected.

The first 'had doors of real acacia wood, covered with plates of
gold, fastened with black bronze, [copper,] and iron. On these were-
placed the full name of the king in copper, gold, and black bronze.'

The whole was shut off by a splendid Bekhen or
winged building (propylon) on both sides. Three
gates were connected with it; the first bore the
name

Gate of Tehuti-mes III.; he glorified the greatness of Amen.

The second was called

Gate of Tehuti-mes III.; lasting is the gratitude of Amen.

The third finally :

'Gate of Tehuti-mes III.; a great spirit is Amen.' 'They were-
covered with plates of pure copper, and the sacrifices were brought
in through them.'

The most important work, both as to position and

execution, was the Kliesem, or Sekhem (the Holy of

Holies), ' the favourite place of Amen,' built of hard

stone of the Eed Mountain (at Syene).

Thus the building rose; and then followed the

thanksgiving of the priests, which the sequel of the

inscription recites in poetic terms :—

' He gives to thee his kingdom. The crowns shall be placed on
thy head upon the throne of Horus. The remembrance of thee as
king of Egypt shall be lasting. To thee has he given over the united
world in peace. All nations bow themselves before thee.'—'We
have heard,' say the courtiers, ' of the king's court, bringing welfare.
Thou breathest in a pure life. Thy Majesty is set upon the exalted
throne. The judgments of the divine one himself are like the words
of the sun-god Ha at the beginning of all things.'

The king, flattered by the praise bestowed upon

him, insists with pleasure on his services to the god.

This building, which was executed in his temple, shall be a
remembrance of my good deeds in his dwelling. I shall remain
preserved in the history of the latest times.