The Temple of Khnum
The Temple of Khnum was dedicated to the ram-headed creator god who fashioned humankind on his potter’s wheel. It also honors his consorts Menhit and Nebtu, their son, Heka, and the goddess Neith.

Today the temple sits in a 30 foot deep excavation. Because it has been buried has not suffered the flooding of many other tombs, it is exceptional in its retention of colors. I will present most of the photos without comment since, first I do not know exactly what or who they are depicting and, secondly, so that you can appreciate the colors that remain. (To get up close, click on the photo to expand and then use the mouse wheel to zoom and the mouse to pan.)

After dinner we had a local troupe come and entertain us. It included a Whirling Dervish and dancers. Based on a Sufi Muslim ceremony, the ritual involves spinning in repetitive circles to achieve a trance-like state, to connect with God by abandoning the ego and embracing Divine love. The performer had to have continued spinning for at least 15 minutes.