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What was the Festival Hall of Thutmose III at Karnak used for?

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Map showing the extent of the Ancient Egyptian Empire during the New Kingdom period of Thutmose III, highlighted in orange, covering Egypt, the Nile River valley, Sinai, and stretching northeast through Palestine, Phoenicia, and Syria. The map also marks the Fertile Crescent and neighboring regions such as Assyria and Babylonia in pink, with key cities and geographic features labeled.
Thutmose III

The Festival Hall of Thutmose III at Karnak was built as a transverse temple in the form of a jubilee pavilion. Often described as a memorial hall, it served as a space to commemorate the king's achievements and reign.12

The hall is notable for its unique architectural style, featuring columns with bell-shaped capitals inspired by the wooden tent poles used in predynastic buildings, which contrast with the massive supports found elsewhere in the temple complex.2

Beyond its architectural significance, the hall functioned as a record of the king's reach and influence. The walls of one of its rear rooms feature a pictorial catalog depicting exotic animals, birds, and plants that Thutmose III brought back from his military campaigns in Asia during the 25th year of his reign. These depictions included creatures such as elephants, giraffes, and bears, serving as a testament to his status as a powerful soldier and statesman.13