A bird’s eye view of Karnak Temple reveals how expansive it is. As an indicator of the size and weight of the columns and obelisks, it is interesting to note that only a modern crane (developed in the last 50 years) is the technology we must use in the reconstruction. In the foreground is the sacred lake, which is a common feature at many of the ancient temple complexes.
Karnak Temple Complex is dedicated to Amun, the single God associated with the sun or Source. This is not to be confused with the “God” that Egyptian Priests worshipped called Amen or the “Hidden One.” The latter is speculated to be the “god” for whom
wars have been fought to satisfy his quest for worship and the misuse of energy. Ending a prayer in “Amen” provides further energy to this Being. In contrast and to distinguish, respecting the Divine Source and our connection to Amun, the most notable feature at Karnak is the columns that tower upwards to remind us that we may reach these heights.
The columns in the processional aisle at Karnak are numerous (over 100), majestic, and are 69 feet in height. In each section of the main temple, they are carved in different styles. The one shown in the left photo is in the shape of papyrus. Others represent
the lotus, which is associated with charkas, particularly the crown chakra. Also, as depicted in the photo on the right, the colors primarily based on crushed gemstones are still visible even after thousands of years.
Left Photo - During the initiation ceremony journey in November 2005, Luminati travelers were greeted by a hawk (symbol for Horus) as we emerged from the Temple of Sekhmet.
Karnak is best experienced in the early morning. First, to avoid the crowds so that you can in silence appreciate the energy that the temple complex holds. Next, if at all possible, visit the temple on the day of the winter solstice. The construction of the temple is such that the sun rises directly between the columns and over the lintel shown in center of this picture, which frames the altar in the sanctuary.
Like many of the ancient structures, astronomy was incorporated into the building. This is a way to mark time and to represent how humans are connected with the sun (Amun) and the cosmos.
Overall
Karnak Temple Complex
Ptah
& Sekhmet Temple
The image on the left shows the overall layout of Karnak. As you can see, it is massive. The blue circle in the upper right part of the image highlights the temple dedicated to Ptah and Sekhmet (shown in detail on right). This temple is one of the most
sacred at Karnak and could easily be called the “Holy of Holies”. And the builders left clues about its sacredness in the fact that you pass through six “gateways” before you come to the altar or the seventh, a physical representation of moving from the root chakra up to your crown
chakra.
Within the “Holy of Holies” is
a Temple dedicated to the Goddess Sekhmet. Sekhmet is an energy that holds both creative and destructive abilities,
which are powerful. Mistakenly thought of for her role in war and death, Sekhmet works with the element fire to burn away that which keeps you from moving you along your spiritual path.
Proof that “you don’t mess with Lady Sekhmet,” those involved with the reconstruction efforts at Karnak left her statue intact instead of carting it off to the Cairo Museum or someone’s private collection. Those that enter this sacred space, including the guards do so in reverence and silence with much gratitude and respect. Rarely do you see people emerge that aren’t crying in a way that is cleansing.
Karnak has two obelisks that remain intact. Amazing considering their exposure to the elements and that many obelisks have been taken from Egyptian temples and placed around the world. Out of 21 ancient obelisks, only 5 remain in Egypt. Interestingly enough, some of the largest obelisks have been moved to the Vatican and one of the most famous replicas is the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. We can only imagine what
the Masons that designed the intricate layout of the U.S. Capital had in mind. However, one thing is for sure, the purpose of obelisks is a guessing game. There are a few researchers determining if metal once covered the tops, giving a technological function we do not yet understand.
The Avenue of the ram-headed Sphinxes connects Karnak to Luxor Temple (approximately 1.2 miles). When walked in contemplation like a spiritual walk, some feel it was used to mentally voice intentions as you went from one temple to the other. Recently Egyptian authorities have discussed reconstructing the entire avenue, much of which is under city streets and buildings (See
Luxor Temple page).
Karnak has an extraordinary statue as depicted on the photo on the left. Like many in Egypt, it shows a Pharaoh approximately 40-50 feet tall with a smaller figure roughly the size as a human. Similarly at Abu Simbel, a temple dedicated to Ramses, shown in the photo above center displays the same size difference.
Egyptologists would like you to believe that this is depicting the Pharaoh King with his queen. A few holes in this theory are that in the case of Abu Simbel, a temple of equal grandeur dedicated to the Queen (top right photo) was built next to the Kings Temple. And as you can see, there are smaller figures on either said of her. No one is suggesting that the smaller figures are the king.
A different and more accurate theory presented by Drunvalo Melchezidek back in early 1990s is that the statue is representing the heights that Human Beings can reach with spiritual evolution. As further evidence that humans or others can reach new heights, the photo
above is a Sumerian scene showing Human Beings on the left approaching an Annunaki “god.” The scale suggests that the Annunaki were approximately 15-20 feet high. Were they further along in their spiritual evolution then we are? Something to consider is just in our lifetime we have witnessed a drastic growth in the average height of people. For instance, 5’7” for a woman used to be considered tall just a few decades ago. However, it is not uncommon for young women to be 6 foot. Is this
a sign of our own spiritual evolution?
As discussed on the Giza Plateau photo page, Egypt and other parts of the world have unusual rectangular slots that are the same dimensions, and used to contain crystals (since removed).
The photo on the top left shows the previously discussed statue at Karnak. Note the base contains two uniform rectangular slots. And the photo on the
top right shows one of several these slots inside the Karnak Sanctuary with evidence of the crystals being removed by force. Finally, for direct comparisons of these slots being located all over the world at sacred sites, the photo to the right is of the Sun
Gate at Tiahuanaco in Bolivia. It also shows evidence of the removal of the crystals by prying.
In
addition to the unusual rectangular slots containing crystals as described
above, Karnak has what most historians would call an anomaly. Brought to our
attention by a Guide that wishes to remain anonymous, the stone as shown in the
photo to the left has a laser-like vertical cut (left of the fingertips). Due
to the fine precision and penetrating solid granite, sophisticated technology
would have had to been used. A reminder: Laser technology has only been
known to us and developed over the last 40+ years.
Note
a similar cut in a stone from Puma Punku (photo on right) near Lake Titicaca in
Bolvia. After visiting these ruins on vacation, NASA Aerospace Engineer,
Maurice Chatelain dedicated years studying these ruins. His findings and
conclusions are that the following technologies were used in the design and
construction at Puma Punku:
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Static electricity & electric current
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Wet-cell batteries
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Electric plating & light projectors fed by high-voltage cables
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Platinum (metal that melts at 1753° C) & Aluminum (not discovered until 19thcentury)
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