Which gods were honored at Luxor Temple?

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The Luxor Temple, located in the ancient city of Thebes, was dedicated to the Theban triad of gods. These deities were:1

  • Amon: The king of the gods.2
  • Mut: The consort of Amon.23
  • Khons: The son of Amon and Mut.12

The temple served as a primary destination for the annual Opet festival, during which the statues of these three gods were ceremonially transported from their shrines at Karnak to the Luxor Temple.3