Destroyed granite colossus found behind Ram Sphinxes at Karnak Temple Complex. Large destroyed granite statue discovered behind the Ram Sphinxes at Karnak Temple Complex Statue features detailed musculature visible in the leg and knee areas A scarab beetle carving in granite is more ancient than surrounding elements
Nine Sekhmet statues made of basalt have been documented within the Karnak Temple complex, showing fascinating variations in pose and style. Some kneel, some sit, some have thinner body types. Details vary too - different breast sizes, necklaces, chains around the neck, flower decorations, even harness-like elements. Despite being in various ruin states, their surfaces remain smooth. Sekhmet is known as the "Lady of Terror" - warrior goddess of healing.
Key Facts
- Large destroyed granite statue discovered behind the Ram Sphinxes at Karnak Temple Complex
- Statue features detailed musculature visible in the leg and knee areas
- A scarab beetle carving in granite is more ancient than surrounding elements
- Later civilization attempted to separate and remove the scarab beetle carving
- Scattered rubble contains numerous sphinx fragments including heads, a foot, and hieroglyphic stones
- Steel clamps used to hold together fallen columns
- Observed Egyptian hieroglyphs on stones similar to those at Coricancha, Peru
Related site: Karnak Temple Complex — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Dawn Code: Ancient Egypt’s Hidden Sunrise Alignment & Karnak’s Lost Megaliths by Earth Explorer