Luxor

Hathor Temple in Ken

Qena, Egypt

Description:

Hathor Temple in Ken (Egypt, Luxor) is an architectural shrine in honor of the goddess Hathor and one of the iconic images of temple construction in the late Egyptian era. Today, the temple has almost no severe damage, which is due to a long stay under a layer of sand until the moment of discovery.

The famous goddess was revered by the Egyptians as a symbol of the feminine principle, motherhood. Inside the temple there are numerous astronomical images, emphasizing the inseparable connection of the deity with the celestial sphere. The temple coordinates are 26.14311100 and 32.67016400.

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