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Which god was the chief deity of ancient Thebes?
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.
The chief deity of ancient Thebes was the god Amon.12
As the patron god of the city, Amon was so central to its identity that Thebes was sometimes referred to as "City of Amon". His prominence grew significantly during the New Kingdom, when he became a national god and the patron of the pharaohs. He was worshipped as part of the Theban triad, alongside the goddess Mut and the youthful god Khons. His primary cult center was located at the massive temple complex of Karnak, and he was also honored at the Temple of Luxor and Madinat Habu.31