The First Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Edfu

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In the First Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Edfu , there are 18 columns , 12 of which are free standing and 6 are attached to the walls supporting the ceiling of the hall . These columns represent the Wetlands and the Primeval Water where gods were born and raised . The capitals of the columns , like in the Forecourt of the Temple of Edfu are well elaborated representing different plants . The paints , that once covered every centimeter of the walls and columns , are now lost , but we can still observe very little remains of them , then in the ceiling , astronomical scenes are depicted .
On the side walls , we can see the King celebrating the event of the foundation of the temple and dedicating it to Horus (son of Osiris and Isis) .
On both sides of the hall's main entrance , we can see low small chambers . The chamber on the right side was used to keep the priests' customs . The left one was the temple's library , where papyrus rolls detailing the temple rituals were stored .