In the world of the ancient Egyptians, the universe was made up of two opposing forces – fertility and aridity, life and death, order and chaos – whose balance was held by the goddess Maat and the construction of colossal temples dedicated to the gods. Learn more with Cairo Top Tours!!
The “cult” temple, located in the center of each settlement and consecrated to a particular divinity or groups of gods, served to guard the divine power, entrusted to the clergy for the good of all. The temple also represented a political and economic center that employed numerous local communities and served as a town hall, health, and education center.
The temples of worship
They are templar complexes, which in addition to being the seat of divinity, also symbolized the universe. Its architecture represented the fundamental elements such as water, sunlight, forests, and, in the depths of the temple, darkness.
An example is the temple of Karnak, a place of worship used by priests to purify themselves before sacred rites.
The central court of the cult temple was a colonnaded courtyard decorated with reliefs that archaeological evidence shows us the king in his daily activities or while making offerings to the temple gods.
You can know everything about Ancient Egyptian Temples in Luxor, Aswan, or along the Nile Valley during many of our Egypt Day Tours, Luxor Day Tours, and Excursions.
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