Temple of Monthu, Ancient temple ruins in Luxor, Egypt
Located 5 kilometers northeast of Karnak, the Temple of Monthu features an open forum with a tower and two mounds containing worship chapels.
French archaeologist Fernand Bisson de la Roque excavated this temple from 1925, revealing structures dating from the Old Kingdom through Ptolemaic periods.
The temple complex honors Monthu, the falcon-headed god of war who served as the primary deity of Thebes during the Middle Kingdom.
Present-day visitors cannot access the site as protection measures against modern development encroachment are being implemented.
A canal with sphinx-lined paths once connected the temple to a wharf, demonstrating the integration of water transport in ancient Egyptian religious complexes.
GPS coordinates: 25.73420,32.71020
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:56
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