Preliminary architectural Study on the Small Chapel of Hathor at Kom Ombo

This study presents new observations and hypotheses regarding the Chapel of Hathor at Kom Ombo, a little-studied structure located southwest of the main temple. Built under Domitian, the chapel shows signs of fire damage and incomplete construction. Architectural analysis and recent excavations suggest the presence of a raised platform that may have once surrounded the structure, reflecting a planned but unrealized design. Stratigraphic data confirm the reuse and modification of earlier walls, while ceramic finds indicate activity during the Roman and early Byzantine periods. A reconstruction hypothesis proposes relationships between the chapel and its surrounding features, suggesting symbolic and functional uses of space. Evidence of later reuseincluding vaulted additions-points to the chapel's transformation after its abandonment as a cult site. While the precise chronology and purpose of several surrounding structures remain uncertain, the study lays the groundwork for further research on Roman-period activity in the southwestern zone of the sanctuary.