What is the shape of the column capitals in the hypostyle hall at Karnak?

A) Lions
B) Rhinoceros
C) Lotus or papyrus plants
D) Curved volutes

Hypostyle Hall

A large room with a roof supported by rows of columns, commonly found in ancient Egyptian temples but also used in other ancient architectures.

Column Capitals

The topmost part of a column, which transitions from the vertical shaft to the horizontal load it supports, often elaborately decorated according to different architectural orders such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

Lotus

A symbolic flower in various cultures, often associated with purity and enlightenment, particularly within Hinduism and Buddhism.