The lake served for ritual purposes and the purification of the priests.
The sacred boats of the Theban Triad floated on the lake. They were decorated and statues of gods were placed upon their canopies. At night, torches were lit and priests sang hymns while burning insense.
Address: Upper Egypt, Thebes
Directions: north of Luxor
Website: http://www.touregypt.net
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