Luxor, Egypt
Temple in Karnak, near Thebes, Egypt
About 325 metres south of the Amun precinct at Karnak lies the enclosure of Mut, Amun's consort in the Theban triad, covering some nine hectares. Inside are at least six temples, chief among them the Temple of Mut, wrapped on three sides by a crescent-shaped sacred lake called the Isheru, a rare feature among Egyptian temples. The site is known for its statues of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet, many of them from the reign of Amenhotep III, and rows of them still sit among the ruins. Most of the buildings are tumbled, but archaeological missions, including a long-running Johns Hopkins University project, have been restoring parts of it for decades. You reach it along the southern sphinx avenue that runs from Karnak's Tenth Pylon. Compared with the main precinct it is almost silent, which suits anyone who wants to see Karnak away from the crowds.
Buy your ticket at the Karnak ticket office before heading over, and ask whether it is open that day. An hour is enough. Late afternoon light on the crescent lake is the best moment. The ground is uneven between the blocks, so wear sturdy shoes.
Hours and prices change — check before you go. Source: en.wikipedia.org
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