Temple of Khnum, Esna Photos

The Temple of Khnum, (18th dynasty, 80-45 BCE), located in Esna, is dedicated to the ram-headed creator God, Much later the Romans (40-250 CE) added the hypostyle hall with its well-preserved carvings.

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Temple of Khnum, the ram-headed god in Esna. Egypt.Menheyet the lion-headed goddess & hieroglyphs in Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.Carved hieroglyphs in Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.Carved scenes on walls inside Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.
Temple of Khnum, the ram-headed god (Ptolemaic & Roman period) in Esna. Egypt.Menheyet the lion-headed goddess & hieroglyphs in Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.Carved hieroglyphs in Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.Carved scenes on walls inside Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.
Original two millennia old painted columns at Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.


Original two millennia old painted columns at Temple of Khnum in Esna. Egypt.


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