Just learned about the Temple of Medamud (Al Madamud), a largely buried sanctuary dedicated to the war god Montu, sitting roughly 9 km outside Luxor! It's so obscure that even local tour guides often don't know it exists. Active excavation is ongoing, and public access requires special permission — possibly one of the first public video records of this incredible site. 🏛️⚔️
Temple of Medamud: obscure buried temple of war god Montu near Luxor under excavation
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- Temple of Medamud (Al Madamud) is located approximately 9 kilometers outside Luxor, Egypt
- The temple is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian war god Montu
- The site is partly buried and currently undergoing active excavation
- Public access is restricted; special permission is required to enter the perimeter
- The site is so obscure that even local tour guides rarely know of its existence
- The video may represent one of the first public video records of the site
Sources
Medamud Temple Luxor | Ancient Egyptian Temple 2026egypt-excursionsonline.com
Explore Medamud Temple near Luxor in 2026 and discover ancient ruins, sacred reliefs, and the history of Montu, Egypt's powerful warrior god.
Luxor Temple - Discover Egypt's Monumentsegymonuments.gov.eg
Luxor Temple, Ipet-resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor).
Temple of Montu (Medamud)en.wikipedia.org
The Temple of Montu is an Egyptian temple dedicated to the worship of Montu. The site is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of Karnak, which is located ...
Medamud - Egyptian Monuments - WordPress.comegyptsites.wordpress.com
The Temple of Montu at Medamud The temple of Medamud is very close to Luxor, about 8km to the north and was once linked to the Temple of ...
The Temples of Medamud: Ancient Ruins Defying Decay ...babmsr.com
Explore the fading grandeur of the Temple of Medamud near Luxor, where ancient ruins dedicated to the war god Montu battle rising groundwater ...
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