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Columns in the Lion Temple (Apedemak) at Musawwarat es-Sufra (Musawarat Al-Sufra) in Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

Temple of Apedemak (Lion Temple) ruins in Naqa, Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

Temple of Apedemak (Lion Temple) and the Roman kiosk temple ruins in Naqa, Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wall in the Lion Temple (Apedemak) at Musawwarat es-Sufra (Musawarat Al-Sufra) in Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Lion Temple (Apedemak Temple) At Musawwarat es-Sufra in Sudan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wall of the Lion Temple (Apedemak) at Musawwarat es-Sufra (Musawarat Al-Sufra) in Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion Temple (Apedemak) at Musawwarat es-Sufra (Musawarat Al-Sufra) in Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

Detail of the Lion Temple (Apedemak) at Musawwarat es-Sufra (Musawarat Al-Sufra) in Sud Royalty Free Stock Photo

The temple of Apedemak & x28;or the Lion Temple& x29;. Apedemak was a lion-headed warrior god worshipped in Nubia. The temple is considered a classic example of Kushite architecture. The front of the temple is an extensive gateway, and depicts Natakamani and Amanitore on the left and right exerting divine power over their prisoners, symbolically with lions at their feet.