One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt that served as the center of the cult of the goddess Hathor during the Graeco-Roman The facade of the hypostyle hall includes six massive columns with the head of Hathor framed with the musical instrument sistrum. The temple is also known for its stunningly vivid astronomical engravings on the ceilings. Notable parts of the temple include the copy of Dendera Zodiac, the carvings on the ceiling of the images of Taurus and Libra, the carved reliefs that depict the god Harsomtus’ birth, and the magnificent carvings of Cleopatra and her son, Caesarion, fathered by Julius Caesar.