TEMPLE OF KHUMN (EXTERIOR)

The front facade and main entrance into the temple.

TEMPLE OF KHUMN (INTERIOR)

Lotus flower capital on column inside the temple.

TEMPLE OF KHUMN (INTERIOR)

The ram headed netjer Khumn, to whom this temple is dedicated, and a goddess (probably Satet, a form of Isis associated with the star Sirius), whose head and headdress has been chiselled off, probably for use as a talisman since the image of Khumn remains intact. Photo courtesy of Jack Dodge.

TEMPLE OF KHUMN (INTERIOR)

Palm capital on column inside the temple. Notice the rich, vibrant color that is still intact.

LION-HEADED MENHYET & MELISSA

A statue of the lion-headed Menhyet, wife of Khumn and daughter of Ra, and Melissa in the courtyard outside the temple.

TEMPLE OF KHUMN (INTERIOR)

A fantasmical creature, part bird and frog with human hands, in a basket amidst lotus flowers and thrush. Baskets had various meanings to the ancient Egyptians including "master" and "all." Thus, this creature in a basket symbolizes the diversity and evolotion of all life forms out of the primorial waters molded by the Great Artificer, Khumn. Photo courtesy of Jack Dodge.

TEMPLE OF KHUMN (INTERIOR)

The pharaoh performing a ceremonial dance ritual. Photo courtesy of Jack Dodge.

LION-HEADED MENHYET

A closer shot of Menhyet who embodies the Eye of Ra.