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The Medinet Habu is the last great architectural work of the pharaonic period. Not long after Ramses 3 had it built in the 12th century BCE, was Egypt divided.
The Arabic name "Medinet Habu" is really not very good, completely unrelated to the original structure. "Mortuary Temple of Ramses 3" would have been correct. But locals believe that the place has a special magical significance.
The great model for Ramses 3's temple was the Ramesseum. This lead to decorations where Ramses 3 wages war against Ramses 2's enemies, enemies that since long were far from the military boundaries
The walls have interesting reliefs, like those showing Ramses 3's victories over the Libyans, which can be seen on the inside of the first pylon. The Libyans are recognized by their long robes, sidelocks and beards.
Along the outer walls there is a decoration of great interest, showing the Sea People. Perhpaps not often in every history books, Sea People is a great mystery, nobody knows who they were and what became of them. In the early 12th century BCE they had great and disastrous effect on Egyptian society during two wars. The wall relief here at Medinet Habu is one of the very few representations we have of them.
