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The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, located within the Karnak temple complex, in the Precinct of Amon-Re, is one of the most visited monuments of Ancient Egypt.

The hall covers an area of 50,000 sq.ft. The roof, now fallen, was supported by 134 columns in 16 rows, the 2 middle rows are higher than the others (being 33 feet in circumference and 80 feet high).

The hall was probably begun by Horemheb, but was completed in the early 19th Dynasty by Ramesses I, was then worked on by his son Seti I, and completed by his son, Ramesses II (although Ramesses III, Ramesses IV and Ramesses VI all added their names to walls). The north side of the hall is decorated in raised relief, and was mainly Seti I's work. The southern side of the hall was completed by Ramesses II, in sunk relief.

The outer walls depict scenes of battle, Seti I on the north and Ramesses II on the south. These scenes may not show actual combat, but could have a ritual purpose. The southern walls of Ramesses II have scenes that record details of the peace treaty signed between him and the Hittites in the year 21 of Ramesses' reign.

From Wikipedia