Sacred Lake

The sacred lake or the sacred lake of Karnak Temple is a natural lake that is the largest of its kind in the region. It is lined with a stone wall and has stairs that go down to the water. The lake was used by priests for baptisms and for some of their religious rituals, and it was also home to the sacred geese of Amun (the goose is another symbol of Amun) and was a symbol of the primordial waters from which life arose. Today, the lake is one of the most important tourist attractions in Luxor.