Mut Temple

翌日のツアーでカルナック神殿を訪問する予定だったのでムト神殿に行ってみようと思い立ったのですが、ムト神殿に行くにはカルナック神殿のチケットも購入しなければならず・・・ ムト神殿は200EGPです。 カルナックは600EGP。 しかしムト神殿までの道のりは果てしなく長いです(´；ω；`) 案内図もないためグーグルマップを見つつ係員さんを見つけては行き方を尋ねます。 ちょうど昼間の時間帯だったので太陽はカンカン照りで汗だくです。 スフィンクス街道が見えてくると左にムト神殿が見えてきます。 神殿と行っても大きいものではなく建物もありません。 入り口にはおじいさんがいてチケットを確認されます。 写真を撮るとかいろいろ言って近づいてきますがチップ目的なので絶対に断ってください！！ 私は最終的にこのおじさんに捕まりチップを要求されました(´；ω；`) この神殿は古代エジプトの親しみやすい母の女神ムトに捧げられたものです。 ムトは、カルナック神殿の主神アメンの妻であり、月神コンスの母親です。 この3つの神様は「テーベの三神」と呼ばれ、家族として大切にされていました。 普段は優しい人間の女性の姿をしていますが、怒ると恐ろしいライオンの姿になると信じられていました。 怒ったムト女神の化身（または同一の存在）とされるセクメトの像が、かつては数百体〜1,000体近くもあったと言われています。 このセクメトの左手はアンク（生命の鍵）を握っています。 アンクは古代エジプト語で「生命」や「生きること」そのものを表す文字であり、シンボルです。 破壊の女神である彼女がなぜ「生命」のシンボルを持っているのかというと、エジプトの神話において「病気を引き起こす力」と「病気を治す（命を与える）力」は表裏一体だと考えられていたからです。 ほとんどすでに形がない欠片ばかりですが、神殿に彫ってあったであろうレリーフなどが丁寧に展示されています。 このムト神殿のすぐ近くにナイル川が流れています。 ここのおじいさんスタッフが案内してくれました。 セクメトのアンクをおじいさんがさすり、私のおでこや体に手を当ててパワーを分けてもらいました(笑) これはチップをもらうための演出でしたが、嬉しかったです☆ ありがとう♡

Non è stata la visita che persavo. Purtroppo c'è poco in piedi del Tempio, le statue di Mut (versione Sechmet) per la maggior parte sono fortemente danneggiate. Il laghetto non si vede (pieno di canne). Non vale assulutamente il biglietto richiesto,.anzi (naturalmente da ignorante) direi.... Perché lo chiedono?

Эмоции смешанные. Я увидел очередное древнее место, фрагменты невероятных произведений искусств, а также потрясающие статуи Сехмет и фараона Аменхотепа iii. С другой стороны, местный обычай требовать деньги за всё подряд меня расстраивает. Особенно, факт тройной платы: охраннику и сторожу и за отдельный билет. Хотя, фактически, я пришел в рабочее время, купив отдельный билет и не простл гида.

“I visited Mut Temple in Luxor and found it to be a remarkable historical site. Nestled within the Karnak Temple complex, this temple is rich in history and features impressive architectural details, statues, and hieroglyphs. Walking through the temple, I was struck by its serene atmosphere and the sense of connection to ancient Egyptian culture. The site is less crowded than other temples, allowing for a more peaceful and contemplative experience. Visiting in the morning or late afternoon provides excellent lighting to fully appreciate the carvings and structures. Mut Temple is highly recommended for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or exploring the remarkable heritage of Luxor.”

Muy bonito lugar, buenas fotos y destino imperdible, súper recomendado solo cuidado con los precios siempre pregunten antes de comprar algo, aparte a la gente que vende se le debe de decir que no, para que tu recorrido no lleve sorpresas

The Temple of Mut is an ancient and historically important precinct dedicated to the mother goddess of Thebes. Much of it dates back to the 18th Dynasty, with major expansions under Amenhotep III. The site includes sacred lakes, statues, and scattered remains that hint at its former grandeur. Even in its ruined state, the atmosphere is powerful and serene, especially around the lake where rituals once took place.

I would have skip it, some broken statues of Sekhmet. The pictures are not representative. The pharaons are broken down. Nobodies goes there. I don't know why they ask us more (200EP) for that. 🤷‍♀️

Mut Temple, located in the Karnak complex, is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful and fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian worship. Dedicated to the goddess Mut, the temple is often overlooked by many visitors, but it holds immense historical and architectural value. The temple's layout is beautifully designed, with large stone walls and massive columns that create a grand, yet serene, atmosphere. The reliefs and carvings throughout the temple are intricately detailed, depicting scenes of Mut as the mother goddess and her role in the Egyptian pantheon. One of the most striking features of the Mut Temple is its location within the larger Karnak complex. While it’s not as frequently visited as the more famous temples, its peaceful ambiance and historical significance make it a must-see for those looking to explore the lesser-known aspects of ancient Egypt. For anyone interested in Egyptian mythology and ancient temple architecture, Mut Temple provides a quiet, reflective experience that complements the grandeur of the nearby Karnak temples. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper connection with Egypt’s rich religious history

Mut was a daughter of the sun god like Sekhmet, Hathor, Bastet, Nekhbet and others — goddesses known as the “Eye of Re.” They were both benign and dangerous and could appear as gentle cats or fierce lionesses. Because they influenced the Nile floods and could both cause and cure disease, their cults were vital to Egypt. Mut’s other role, which assumed greater importance from the reign of Amunhotep III on, was as consort of Amun and mother of Khonsu. She is usually portrayed as a woman wearing the Double Crown, signifying her task of protecting the office of kingship and the king himself. Mut’s primary cult center was at South Karnak, linked to the Amun Precinct by an avenue of rams. Covering over 20 acres, it contains three major temples. The Mut Temple itself is girdled by a horseshoe-shaped sacred lake (the Isheru), a type specific to Eye of Re goddesses. The earliest preserved structures date to Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III, but the Johns Hopkins University Mut Expedition discovered evidence of a Middle Kingdom temple under the later construction. Until Dynasty 25, the Mut Precinct consisted only of the Mut Temple and the sacred lake.

We stopped in for a walk around. The big statues are pretty interesting. The column is inside. Still have some color. A lot of people have their hand out ,so bring small Egyptian notes to make them happy- gets annoying.

Ich kann jeden nur empfehlen, die Tempelangen im Dunkeln zu besuchen. Durch die Lichteinstrahlungen wirkt es viel interessanter und mystischer.

Extra 200 £ pour ça. Non merci. Et il faut marcher sous le soleil sans ombre pendant 15min. Il n'y a rien à voir. De plus il y a un portail avec garde qui demande les billets. Il referme le portail après vous et vous suit. Il donne des infos non demandées. A la sortie il veut un pourboire. C'est limite s'il vous ouvre pas le portail s'il vous payer pas.

One of the rarer places to visit as it needs an extra ticket and it's a bit out of the way and hard to find and also it's a bit wrecked unfortunately, but still should be visited if you like the places not many tourist venture to. I was the only tourist there around 4pm and it had a nice quiet vibe. Longish walk take a right turn after the pillars Hall , long walk to the end, then right towards Khonsu temple. At Khonsu temple left turn and then along an avenue that looks like its going nowhere then see the signpost indicating left to mut temple.

Mut Tapınağı Karnak Tapınak Kompleksi’nin bir parçası, Antik Mısır’da ana tanrıçalardan biri olan Mut’a adanmış. Mut, firavunların koruyucusu ve ana tanrı Amon-Ra’nın eşi olarak görülüyormuş. Yani burası, eski Mısırlılar için kutsal bir ibadet alanıymış. Tapınağın içinde, bir zamanlar yüzlerce sfenksin sıralandığı yolların kalıntılarını gördüm. Ne yazık ki, tapınak yıllar içinde oldukça zarar görmüş ve bazı bölümleri yıkılmış, ama hala ayakta olan ki çok fazla yok eski ihtişamını hayal gücü yardımıyla hissettiriyor. Özellikle tapınağın içinde bulunan gölet etkileyici. Antik Mısır’da bu tarz kutsal göletler ritüeller için kullanılırmış. Bir zamanlar burada yüzlerce tanrıça heykeli olduğu söyleniyor, aslan başlı tanrıça Sekhmet’in heykelleri. Bazıları hala yerinde duruyor ve bu heykellerin enerjisini hissetmek gerçekten iyi. Mut Tapınağı, Karnak’ın gölgesinde kalsa da, buraya gelenlerin vaktiniz ve sevginiz de varsa uğraması gereken bir yer .

Verdiğiniz ücrete değmeyecek genel alandan çok uzak bir yer boşuna bilet almayın

Most of the other reviews don't seem to be relevant/ updated, so leaving this here as of October 2023. We visited this place only because we bought an extra ticket for it while buying tickets at the Karnak Temple. It was extremely difficult not just to get to, but even find. We headed south from the Karnak Temple past the Temple of Khonsu through a large gate. Somehow kept managing to go south till we hit the Avenue of Sphinxes. (If in doubt, just ask any of the security guards, they are helpful). The Avenue turns left and then right at a point. Instead of turning right, keep heading straight (there is a signboard - see photo below) and you will see the gate to your right. The gate was locked when we got there, but the gate keeper came down and let us in after checking our tickets. This was clearly a magnificent temple, but is in a state of disrepair. There are a couple of beautiful statues of Sekhmet and Rameses (see photos below) which make you feel slightly better about the money spent on the tickets. There is also a gallery of Sekhmet statues to help you realise how grand this temple must have been in its heyday (see video below). The ticket checker came in with us and helpfully pointed out the highlights (of course we gave him the expected tip at the end). It was extremely peaceful as there was no other soul around. We would have enjoyed it except for the heat and the effort of getting there. (If you don't want to head back all the way to the Karnak Temple to reach civilization, just head further down the Avenue of Sphinxes till you see a set of steps leading up. There was a ticket counter there, not sure for what. We told them we just wanted to get to the road and climbed up.)

Dopo tanti anni, sono tornata a rivedere questo complesso templare che è stato restaurato disseppellendo e catalogando un grandissimo numero di talat e sculture. La maggior parte di queste rappresenta la dea leontocefala Sekhmet e sono scolpite in granodiorite di Assuan. Notevoli i resti delle statue colossali in granito rosa di Amenhotep III, usurpate poi da Ramses II, che giacciono rovesciate e che in origine si trovavano all'ingresso del tempio.

Vraiment pas grand chose à voir de concret. Un chaleur très forte sans point d’eau et surtout un long chemin inconfortable. Difficile d’être transcendé par le lieu

Located within Karnak temple. There are guards hanging around outside this temple, and keep the gates closed. They will ask for 50 EGP just to enter the place, then lead you around the place telling you where you can take nice pictures. Thereafter they will ask you for tips and usually will demand about 50 to 100 EGP. It is a shame that Egypt has such a tipping culture, that almost all of the Egyptian only want money from tourist.

The place is definitely great, and shows what the main temple looked like before its restoration. There are a few interesting statues, there's a surreal looking pond You will most likely be the only tourist there, since it's a good 10 minute walk from the complex and since entry requires an extra ticket. Which is why you won't be able to get away from the harassment of the staff there, who will act as a tour guide you never asked for. They will also have the gaul to say that 150 pounds isn't enough for their "services" and that the security guy also needs to be tipped, even though he spent the whole time sitting in his chair and only ever stood up to get "his" money