Nilaja

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Seti

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Hapshetsut

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Ramesses II

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Sahirnee

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Neima

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Toman

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

Horus

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

The Ka

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Lotus

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

Maharet

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

General

Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."

 

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Example text only: This information is quoted directly from the book 'Temples of Ancient Egypt', ed. Byron Shafer. Lanny Bell is the author of the chapter "The New Kingdom Divine Temple: The Example of Luxor", pg 160. "From there the king and a small party carrying the barque that housed his ka-statue moved westward into the main sanctuary of Amun-Re...[then] into the nearby barque sanctuary. Picking up Amun-Re's barque and its priestly attendants, the king and his party exited into the open court where Karnak's two axes intersected and turned southward onto the secondary axis. . . Having turned south, the procession followed the Luxor axis through the Eighth Pylon, and made a short detour to the Khonsu Temple. There Khonsu's ka-statue joined the parade, after the king had made offerings to him. Returning to the Luxor axis, the marchers followed the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the Temple of Mut. There Mut's ka-statue joined the procession, after the king had made offerings to her. Perhaps before the sojourn at Mut's temple, perhaps after it, the barque of Amun-Re halted at the sanctuary of the god Kamutef and also rested in Hatshepsut's northernmost way station...where the king made offerings to Amun-Re. From there the procession went on to Luxor by one of two routes, river or land." "On the river route, the barques of king and god(s) traveled overland from the Temple of Mut westward to the Nile landing, where they boarded their barges for Luxor . . . As the fleet embarks, sailors set the sails of tow boats to catch the breeze. On the banks, gangs or crews of men haul at ropes to safely guide the barges and their precious cargo. Nearby, large crowds mass to view the flotilla. Loud roars must have erupted as the king, queen, and gods sailed past. On land, paralleling and keeping pace with the flotilla, Egyptian and foreign detachments of the army - some with hair feathers, all in full battle array (carrying battle axes, bows, spears, clubs, and I shields) - march behind standards adorned with colorful plumes and streamers. Horses and chariots appear, similarly decorated. People chant and clap; musicians pluck lutes and shake sistrums and beat drums. Acrobatic dancers perform in time with the intoxicating rhythms. What a profusion of people and animals, sounds and movements, costumes and ornaments! . . . And over the din, trumpeters signal the various movements of the drama. Finally, the water procession arrives at Luxor's landing, where it is met by the lines of princes, princesses, and high officials who are now at the head of the overland group, carrying bouquets and other offerings and leading fattened, festooned cattle that are destined for sacrifice. The barques are carried off the barges and through a gateway into the temple. There they are set down, with offerings heaped before them."