Temple of Khnum. The temple of Esna is dedicated to the god Khnum.

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The city of Esna was known as “Lunyt” and was the capital of nomo III of Upper Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The Temple of Esna is known as “the Temple of Jnum”.
The Temple was dedicated to the triad of Esna; Jnum, Anuket, and Seshat. The temple's construction began in the XVII Dynasty during the reign of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. Then it was extended during the period of the Ptolemies and Romans.
It was known as “Lates Niloticus” (Nile Perch) as a Greek-Roman name. This name was related to the goddess Neith (goddess of hunting and fishing).

Temple of Khnum

From the outside, the Temple of Khnum is an ancient archaeological site decorated with colorful hieroglyphs that offer a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage.