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The temple of Esna is primarily dedicated to Khnum (a god of the Nile who moulded the “ka” on his potters wheel) but was also dedicated to a number of other deities, most notably Neith (the ancient goddess of war and weaving), Heka ( the personification of magic), Satet (a goddess of the Nile), and Menhet (the lion goddess who was the wife ...
The temple of Esna, dedicated to the god Khnum, his consorts Menhit and Nebtu, their son, Heka, and the goddess Neith, [19] was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture.
The Temple of Khnum today sits in a 9m-deep pit, which represents 15 centuries of desert sand and debris, accumulated since it was abandoned during the Roman period. Most of the temple, similar in size to the temples of Edfu and Dendara, is still covered by the old town of Esna.
31 maj 2023 · The Temple of Khnum at Esna is a significant archaeological site and a popular tourist attraction. It is known for its well-preserved structure, remarkable reliefs, and unique architectural features.
The temple of Khnum at Esna also known as the temple of Esna, dedicated to the god Khnum, his consorts Menhit and Nebtu, their son, Heka, and the goddess Neith, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture.
Temple of Khnum in Esna, south of Luxor is a beautiful temple. the colors and carvings on the columns are amazing. the temple is in the heart of the city market, which is nice to dive into the culture of local people.
20 cze 2024 · Two millennia of soot and grime were cleaned to reveal the decorated ceiling and columns of the Esna Temple, near Luxor, in its original resplendent color.
