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Our first stop of significance was Luxor temple, a temple that is says to have been constructed approximately 1400 BCE. Located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes). 

Stepping foot on the shores of the river Nile it is always a sacred affair. This time, we started on the journey by introducing ourselves to the enegries of the land, in the Southern Sanctuary.

Luxor Temple remains connected to this day to the temple of Karnak, its main function in the time of the pharaoes was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut (wife of Amun) and Khonsu (son of Amun) were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation.

“The avenue of the Sphynxes” also known as the “Rams Road”, opens up, facing the main entrace to the temple, The 2.7km road guarded either side by over a thousand sphinx statues, connects two ancient sites that played a significant role in the worship of Amun, the Sun God. The Opet festival involved a grand procession from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple, symbolizing the sacred union of the pharaoh and Amun. Between Earth and the Divine.

For us that morning symbolised the connection with the land and as we looked into the distance, we knew that the adventure was yet to unfold before our physical and our multi-dimensional eyes.

A model of the pharaonic boats, sits proud as we stepped foot on the path, watching, guarding the entrance, awaiting the visitor to be taken on the journey of discovery.

As we moved further in to the temple we observed the details on the wall. At times the reliefs remain impecably preserved, showcasing the passage of time. And in places w can see the later Christians who took pver the site and turned it into their place of worship, just to be covered in sand and then a new mosque to be built on top of the ruins.

It was also interesting to note how some of the markings were made by chizelling away the stone to create the imprints, whilst others were carved into the stone, again showcasing the skill of the artisans.

As a group this was a place to recognise ourselves in the land, to connect with the energies and introduce ourselves. As we sat around listening to our “tour guide” telling us the history, we also recognised the Christic lineage travelling with us. We had a member of the group embodying Anna, the grand mother of Jesus. We had a member of the group, embodying Jesus. And we even had Mary Magdalen appearing as an embodyment, followed by Peter.

It was interesting to observe how some group members started taking on a “look” that made us recognise some of the biblical characters, whilst moving among the locals and led by our guide, a fenomenal key holder of the egyptian knowledge.

This place was just the start, it was just an introduction, the activation was to come in Dendara – the temple of Hathor.