Temple of Mut exploration reveals hundreds of broken Sekhmet statues. Precinct of Mut is located deep behind the main Karnak Temple complex Temple of Mut is actively excavated and not open to regular tourists The site contains the 'Litany in Stone' featuring hundreds of black basalt Sekhmet statues
Deep within the Karnak complex, the Temple of Mut holds an astonishing secret: hundreds of black basalt Sekhmet statues scattered and broken across the site. This hidden precinct, still being actively excavated, features raised walkways reminiscent of Giza's layout. Researchers found broken goddess statues alongside evidence of deliberate destruction.
Key Facts
- Precinct of Mut is located deep behind the main Karnak Temple complex
- Temple of Mut is actively excavated and not open to regular tourists
- The site contains the 'Litany in Stone' featuring hundreds of black basalt Sekhmet statues
- Many statues are broken and scattered throughout the site
- The scale of destruction at the site is immense
- Hathor statues with petal ears and triangular faces were also documented
- Temple had an ancient raised walkway similar to those at the Giza plateau
Related site: Temple of Mut — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Flower of Life at Karnak | 700 Sekhmet Statues by Earth Explorer