Sun temple

Sun temples in ancient Egypt were religious structures dedicated to the worship of the sun god, Re. Built primarily during the 5th dynasty (c. 2465–2325 BCE), these temples were distinct from other cult temples as their worship centered on a cult object called a "benben," which was a squat obelisk placed in sunlight.12

The temple of King Neuserre at Abū Jirāb is a well-preserved example. It featured a large courtyard with surrounding chambers and an altar. A long, decorated passage connected it to the Nile River valley. Stone was the primary material for temples, while mud brick was used for domestic buildings and palaces.132