0
An Egyptian pylon is a temple. It has two large towers next to each other that taper down with the largest part at the bottom. The word "pylon" is a Greek word given to the Egyptian temple.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
ViviYour ride-or-die bestie who's seen you through every high and low.
Chat with Vivi
CoachSuccess isn't just about winning—it's about vision, patience, and playing the long game.
Chat with Coach
ReneChange my mind. I dare you.
Chat with Rene
Add your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: What is an Egyptian pylon?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Continue Learning about Ancient History
What is the gateway of any Egyptian Temple called?
Pylon
What is the gateway to the inner section of an ancient Egyptian temple?
Pylon
What are battered walls of ancient Egyptian architect?
I think you mean to ask what were the typical battered walls of ancient Egyptian architecture? That sound right? I think you'll need to clarify first but if I'm right you're looking for the term 'pylon' (such as the sloping walls at the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple)
How do you use Egyptian in a sentence?
"Are you Egyptian?" "Yes, I am from Egypt, there for I am an Egyptian."
What is the Egyptian currency?
Egyptian pound
Trending Questions
What did the oracle of delphi prophesy to aegeus?
Who was nymph Daphne?
What is Artemis birth and infancy?
What were the main similarities and differences between the Greek and Persian political structures?
What was the one thing that Kept Attila from marching into Rome?
Is Helen a old-fashioned name?
How did polyneices die?
How did sekhmet die?
Who is Helen's stepfather?
Why was Hades the god created?
How many years ago is 4 bc?
What was the purpose of the Polychrome Kamares ware?
What time period was Perseus was from?
What is the difference between Roman and Greek mythology?
What did Athene turn Odysseus into until she could bring Telemachus home?
How old was Nefertiti when she had her first child?
Did Zeus eat phanes?
Who wanted to conquer Persia but died first?
Would a cassandra speak the truth?
How did Zeus become king?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.