大多数游客进入卡纳克神庙(Karnak Temple Complex)后,视线都会被巨大的阿蒙神大柱厅勾走。其实稍微往西南角走两步,你会发现一座保存得相当完整的精巧神殿,这就是专门供奉月亮神孔斯(Khonsu)的孔斯神庙。作为阿蒙神和姆特女神的儿子,孔斯在底比斯三神中代表着月亮与时间,而这座以他命名的神庙,是研究埃及新王国时期建筑风格最典型的标本。
孔斯神庙的底子是在公元前 12 世纪,由拉美西斯三世(Ramesses III)打下的。虽然比起旁边那些占地几十公顷的巨无霸,孔斯神庙体量不算大,但它贵在结构完整。从塔门、庭院、柱厅到圣殿,整套古埃及神庙的标准配置在这里一应俱全。拉美西斯三世之后,历任法老包括赫里霍尔(Herihor)以及后来的托勒密王朝统治者,都忍不住在墙上添两笔,留下了不同时期的浮雕印记。
在古埃及神话里,孔斯不只是月亮神,他还被看作是“旅行者”和“驱魔者”。走进神庙深处,你会看到很多关于他的描绘,有时是带着月轮头饰的隼头男身,有时是像孩子一样留着侧发辫的木乃伊形象。这些精美的石刻不仅是宗教祭祀的记录,更反映了当时古埃及人对天文观测的重视。说到天文,神庙里关于月相变化的记录对于研究古埃及历法有极高的参考价值。
很多人进埃及神庙最遗憾的就是看不见当年的颜色。孔斯神庙的内部却给了人惊喜。走进多柱厅,你会发现这里的四根纸莎草捆绑式石柱上,甚至部分天花板上,还残留着三千多年前的蓝色和红色颜料。抬头看天花板,大面积的深蓝色背景上点缀着象征星空的五角星,这种色彩在自然光的斜射下,能让人瞬间感受到古埃及祭司在这里举行仪式时的那份静谧感。
孔斯神庙的地理位置非常关键。如果你站在神庙的大塔门前,正对着的就是那条著名的连接卡纳克和卢克索神庙、长约 2.7 公里的狮身人面像大道。在古埃及最重要的节日——奥佩特节(Opet Festival)期间,孔斯神的圣船就是从这里出发,浩浩荡荡前往卢克索神庙。可以说,这里就是当年整个底比斯宗教游行的枢纽点。
钱的问题大家最关心。孔斯神庙不需要单独买票,它包含在卡纳克神庙群的大门票内。目前的成人票价是 450 埃镑,学生凭证件可以半价。考虑到埃及景点的物价调整比较频繁,建议出发前通过埃及旅游局官网或卢克索当地票亭确认最新价格。进门之后别急着往中间挤,先去西南角看孔斯,那时候人少,拍照完全不用躲避旅行团。
卢克索的太阳毒辣是出了名的。如果你想看清楚神庙内部墙壁上的浮雕细节,最好选择清晨或者下午四点之后。由于孔斯神庙内部空间相对紧凑,这里的自然采光不如露天祭坛那么好,建议带一个小型手电或者手机闪光灯,去照亮那些昏暗角落里的铭文。说真的,这里由于位置稍微偏一点,很多半日游的团队根本不来,特别适合想安安静静感受历史的自由行旅行者。
不需要。只要你持有卡纳克神庙群(Karnak Temple Complex)的有效门票即可进入,目前的成人票价为 450 埃镑。孔斯神庙位于主轴线的西南侧,通常在卡纳克神庙的开放时间内均可参观。
进入卡纳克神庙大门通过第一塔门后,不要一直顺着主轴线往阿蒙神大柱厅走。在进入主建筑群之前的右手边,也就是西南方向,你会看到一座保存相对完整的小型塔门,那就是孔斯神庙的入口。
如果你只是简单转一圈,大约 20 到 30 分钟就够了。但如果你是摄影爱好者或者浮雕迷,建议留出 1 个小时,因为内部的天花板色彩和内殿里关于亚历山大大帝时期的浮雕非常值得细看。
Ahmed Almuharaq The Temple of Khonsu, situated within the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, is a magnificent ancient structure dedicated to the god Khonsu, the moon god and son of Amun and Mut in Egyptian mythology. Constructed primarily during the New Kingdom period, the temple was intended for the worship of Khonsu and the promotion of his cult. The architecture of the Temple of Khonsu follows the traditional layout of Egyptian temples, consisting of a series of halls, courtyards, and sanctuaries. It features impressive pylons, towering columns, and beautifully decorated walls adorned with reliefs and inscriptions depicting scenes from religious rituals, offerings to the gods, and the life of the pharaohs who commissioned its construction. One of the notable features of the Temple of Khonsu is its well-preserved hypostyle hall, characterized by rows of massive columns adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphs. This hall served as a sacred space for ceremonies and religious gatherings, where priests and worshippers would come to pay homage to Khonsu and seek his blessings. Despite undergoing various modifications and additions over the centuries, the Temple of Khonsu remains an important archaeological and religious site in Egypt, attracting visitors from around the world with its rich history, architectural beauty, and spiritual significance. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization and the profound devotion of its people to their gods.
travel mail Looks like its being renovated but was partially open, worth a visit although it's a bit of a trek but there are some interesting sites and picture opportunities on the way.
Youssef Ibrahim unique place to visit in the karnak city in Luxor
Dale Northey We were fortunate enough to gain access to the temple during a break in the restorations. The work in the surrounding area is extensive while the work on the actual Temple of Khonsu is mainly preservation rather than restoration. Seeing the inside it's clear that little restoration is required as the elements appear to have take little toll on the work of those artisans from eons ago.
Martan Travel Temple of Khonsu ( the moon god, son of Amen and Mut), One of the amazing temples of ancient Egypt, still under restoration but open to public, good preserved colours and interesting scenes .