Khnum
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Khnum, also romanised Khnemu, was one of the earliest-known Egyptian deities in Upper Egypt, originally associated with the Nile cataract. He held the responsibility of regulating the annual inundatio
Statuette of Khnum in steatite, Late Period (722–332 BC). Museo Egizio, Turin (Cat. 513).
Amulet depicting Khnum or Amun in Egyptian faience, Late Period (722–332 BC). Museo Egizio, Turin (Cat. 490).
Figured and inscribed ostracon showing Amenhotep I worshipping before the triad of Elephantine, in limestone, New Kingdom (1539–1076 BC). Museo Egizio, Turin (Suppl. 5688).
Coffin of a Ram associated with Khnum in the Egyptian Museum.
Dendera temple complex
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The Dendera temple complex is located about 2.5 kilometres south-east of Dendera, Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt. The area was used as the sixth nome of Upper
The compound's massive mudbrick walls, as seen from the temple roof
Plan of Hathor Temple
"Gate of Domitian and Trajan" northern entrance of the Temple of Hathor, in Dendera, Egypt.
Roman Emperor Trajan as a Pharaoh making an offering to the Gods, in Dendera, Egypt.