Karnak Open Air Museum, Archaeological museum in the Precinct of Amun-Re, Egypt
The Karnak Open Air Museum displays reconstructed ancient structures within the northwestern section of the Karnak temple complex in Luxor Governorate.
The Egyptian Antiquities Organization established the first museum section in 1987 to present archaeological blocks discovered during excavations at the Karnak site.
The museum contains multiple chapels including the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut and White Chapel of Senusret I, which showcase ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
The museum entrance requires an additional fee of 25 Egyptian pounds beyond the main Karnak temple complex admission price.
The limestone White Chapel of Senusret I remained buried for over 3000 years before its reconstruction in 1935 and subsequent restoration in 1985.
Location: Luxor Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
Part of: Precinct of Amun-Re
GPS coordinates: 25.71950,32.65740
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:30
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