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An Egyptian–Chinese archaeological mission working at Karnak has uncovered a previously unrecorded “sacred lake” inside the Montu Temple precinct - an unusually well-preserved, man‑made reservoir that adds an unexpected new layer to one of Egypt’s most intensively studied temple complexes. The discovery is already being described by the team as significant because it appears to be the first sacred lake in Egypt to undergo a fully systematic scientific excavation, yielding rare “first-hand materials” for understanding how such ritual water features were built and used. reports Xinhua. The Awe-Inspiring Karnak Temple Complex and Vatican of Ancient Egypt Huge Revelation Confirms Karnak Temple's Sacred Island Origins A “Southern Sacred Lake” with a Rare Twin-lake Layout The newly uncovered basin lies west of