The Precinct of Montu near Luxor

Located near Luxor, Egypt, the Precinct of Montu is one of the four main temple enclosures that make up the immense Karnak Temple Complex. Dedicated to the Egyptian god Montu, the area covers about 20,000 m2. Most monuments within the precinct are poorly preserved.

The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes / Ptolemy IV Philopator, also called Bab el’Adb, is the most visible structure on the site and can be seen from inside the Precinct of Amon-Re. This large monumental door was reached via a dromos leading from a quay that led to a channel connecting the field to that of Montu of Medamud further north. Through this gate is reached a large court decorated by a colonnade dating from the 25th Dynasty period. The enclosure was built of mud-brick and restored by Nectanebo in the 30th Dynasty.

The Temple of Montu consists of the traditional parts of an Egyptian temple with a pylon, court and rooms filled with columns. The ruins of the temple date to the reign of Amenhotep III who rebuilt the sanctuary dating from the Middle Kingdom era and dedicated it to Montu-Re. Ramesses II increased the size of the temple by adding a forecourt and erecting two obelisks there.

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