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Karnak Temple Complex

Egypt

Karnak Temple Complex

Archaeological site Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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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

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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Precinct of Montu Egyptian temple in Egypt

The Precinct of Montu is located within the vast Karnak Temple Complex.

Egypt 365 m

Precinct of Montu

Precinct of Montu Egyptian temple in Egypt

Egypt 365 m

Karnak Open Air Museum Open-air museum in Egypt

Karnak Open Air Museum showcases a vast collection of ancient artifacts.

Egypt 85 m

Karnak Open Air Museum

Karnak Open Air Museum Open-air museum in Egypt

Egypt 85 m

Obelisk of Hatshepsut Ancient obelisk in Egypt

The Obelisk of Hatshepsut stands majestically in the temple complex of Karnak.

Egypt 127 m

Obelisk of Hatshepsut

Obelisk of Hatshepsut Ancient obelisk in Egypt

Egypt 127 m

Capella d'Acoris Building in Egypt

Egypt 80 m

Capella d'Acoris

Capella d'Acoris Building in Egypt

Egypt 80 m

Roman Sanctuary in Luxor Temple Building in Egypt

Egypt 412 m

Roman Sanctuary in Luxor Temple

Roman Sanctuary in Luxor Temple Building in Egypt

Egypt 412 m

Contra-temple of Mut Temple at the Precinct of Mut, Karnakm Egypt

Egypt 837 m

Contra-temple of Mut

Contra-temple of Mut Temple at the Precinct of Mut, Karnakm Egypt

Egypt 837 m

Karnak Visitor Center Building in Egypt

Egypt 458 m

Karnak Visitor Center

Karnak Visitor Center Building in Egypt

Egypt 458 m

Chapel of Hakor A chapel of the pharaoh Hakor at Karnak

Egypt 142 m

Chapel of Hakor

Chapel of Hakor A chapel of the pharaoh Hakor at Karnak

Egypt 142 m

Karnak obelisk of Thutmosis I Obelisk in Karnak, Egypt

Egypt 98 m

Karnak obelisk of Thutmosis I

Karnak obelisk of Thutmosis I Obelisk in Karnak, Egypt

Egypt 98 m

Karnak obelisk of Seti II Obelisk in Karnak, Egypt

Egypt 158 m

Karnak obelisk of Seti II

Karnak obelisk of Seti II Obelisk in Karnak, Egypt

Egypt 158 m

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