Temple of Dendur (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

The Temple of Dendur is an ancient Egyptian temple dating to around 15 BCE that was gifted to the United States by Egypt and installed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Sackler Wing in 1978. The temple sits in a glass-walled gallery with a reflecting pool and views toward Central Park, creating a photogenic interior setting. Images and virtual tours of the Temple of Dendur are frequently shared on museum websites and social media platforms.