The Holy Lake at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

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The Karnak Temple Complex

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The Holy Lake at Karnak Temple is the largest of its kind and was dug by Tuthmosis III (1473-1458 BC). It measures 393 feet (120m) by 252 feet (77m) and is lined with stone wall and has stairways descending into the water.
The lake was used by the priests for ritual washing and ritual navigation. It was also home to the sacred geese of Amun (the goose being another symbol of Amun) and was a symbol of the primeval waters from which life arose in the ancient Egyptian’s idea of creation.
It was surrounded by storerooms and living quarters for the priests. There was also an aviary for aquatic birds.

The sacred lake at Karnak Temple, excavated by Tuthmosis III (1473-1458 BC), was used by priests for ritual washing, and was home to the sacred geese of Amun.