Temple of Amun, Jebel Barkal

The Temple of Amun stands at the base of a 98-meter-high sandstone butte, featuring multiple courtyards, halls, and ceremonial spaces along the Nile River.

Constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III around 1450 BCE, the temple underwent expansions under various rulers including Ramses II and Kushite king Natakamani.

The temple served as a primary religious center where Egyptian and Kushite rulers performed coronation ceremonies and worshipped Amun, their supreme deity.

The archaeological site lies 400 kilometers north of Khartoum near Karima, Sudan, and contains preserved stone walls displaying ceremonial carvings and religious symbols.

The natural formation of Jebel Barkal mountain resembles a royal cobra wearing the White Crown, which ancient Egyptians interpreted as a divine sign of authority.

Location: Karima

Part of: Jebel Barkal

GPS coordinates: 18.53514,31.83056

Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:49