The same carelessness which we have already noted in the workmanship of the walls is found in the workmanship of the columns.
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57 .-- Hathor pillar, Abu Simbel.] [Illustration: Fig.

58 .-- Pillar of Amenhotep III., Karnak.] The quadrangular pillar, with parallel or slightly inclined sides, and generally without either base or capital, frequently occurs in tombs of the ancient empire.

It reappears later at Medinet Habu, in the temple of Thothmes III., and again at Karnak, in what is known as the processional hall.

The sides of these square pillars are often covered with painted scenes, while the front faces were more decoratively treated, being sculptured with lotus or papyrus stems in high relief, as on the pillar- stelae of Karnak, or adorned with a head of Hathor crowned with the sistrum, as in the small speos of Abu Simbel (fig.