Karnak Temple Complex, Temple complex in Egypt
Karnak is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world.
The construction of Karnak started by approximately 4,000 years ago.
Karnak is part of the monumental city of Thebes, the great capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom.
The site is located near Luxor, about 500 km south of Cairo.
It consists of four main parts, of which only one is accessible to the public.
Location: Luxor Governorate
Location: Karnak
Inception: 3200 BCE
Founder: Senusret I
Architectural style: ancient Egyptian architecture
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Karnak is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world.
The Great Hypostyle Hall is located within the Karnak temple complex, in the precinct of Amon-Re.
The Precinct of Amun-Re is one of the four main temple enclosures that make up the immense Karnak Temple Complex.
The White Chapel is located within the Karnak Temple Complex.
The Temple of Khonsu is a major New Kingdom period structure in the Karnak complex.
The Temple of Amenhotep IV is an important archaeological site dedicated to the god Aten.
The Precinct of Mut is part of the Karnak Temple Complex, located near Luxor.
The Chapel Rouge, also known as the Red Chapel, stands as a historic barque shrine in Karnak.
The Great Karnak Inscription is a detailed record of the military campaigns of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
The Temple of Ptah at Karnak is dedicated to the creator god Ptah.
