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How did Luxor Temple serve Christian and Roman communities after the decline of ancient Thebes?

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temple of Hatshepsut — Thebes Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.

Following the political decline of ancient Thebes, the Temple of Luxor continued to serve as a functional site for both Roman and Christian communities.12

Roman Presence: A Roman legion established its headquarters directly inside the 18th-dynasty temple complex, utilizing the site for military purposes.12
Christian Adaptation: The temple's hypostyle hall was converted into a Christian church, and additional Coptic churches were constructed within the Ramesside court and the surrounding area.12

These structures remained in use until the Fatimid period, when a mosque was eventually built over the foundations of the church located in the court.12