Temple of Khnum, Esna
معبد إسنا
A temple of the god Khnum buried about 9 meters below the modern town. After recent cleaning, the ceiling of its multi-column hall has regained vivid original colors.
Esna Temple is located about 55 km south of Luxor. Its surviving Roman-period hypostyle hall has 24 carved stone columns. Restoration since 2018 has removed centuries of soot, and the astronomical and divine paintings on the ceiling now show astonishing color. Most Nile cruise ships dock here while passing through the lock, and the temple can also be reached by private car, often combined with Edfu Temple as a day trip. Admission is about 200 Egyptian pounds.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Winter Palace Hotel
- Nile Felucca & Luxor Corniche
- Luxor Temple
- Luxor Souk
- Mummification Museum
- Luxor Museum
- Avenue of Sphinxes
- Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)