The temple of Montu at Medamud is, like its counterpart at Armant, in quite a ruinous state and is not officially open to the public. The present temple is a Ptolemaic/Roman temple, but it is built on a much earlier temple, possibly started by Senosret III in the 12th dynasty. It was connected to the Precinct of Montu at Karnak, by an avenue of sphinxes, over 8km long. The beginning of that avenue is reasonably well preserved. The temple is not easy to find, being in a mainly agricultural area, but is worth the effort of getting there.
The temple is dedicated to Montu, Rattawy (the female version of Ra, and Montu's wife) and Harpocrates (Horus as a child).
The Avenue of Sphinxes, and the entrance portal, built by the Emperor Tiberius. Beyond the portal can be seen part of the peristyle hall, built by Ptolemy XIV.
On the wall surrounding the first court are depictions of musicians and dancers, and the god Bes.
A part of a remaining wall, showing offering scenes reminiscent of the walls in many Ptolemaic temples, such as Dendera.
