Karnak Temple

The Great Temple at Karnak (seen here from the sacred lake) was located in Northern Thebes and dedicated to Egypt’s state god, Amon-Re. It is not just one temple, but a complex of temples that have been modified and added to many times in history. Thebes was Egypt’s capital city during the empire’s peak.

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Colossal columns from the Great Temple at Karnak located in Northern Thebes and dedicated to Egypt’s state god, Amon-Re. It is not just one temple, but a complex of temples that have been modified and added to many times in history. Thebes was Egypt’s capital city during the empire’s peak.

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Giant columns from the hypostyle (pillared) hall of the Temple at Karnak located in Northern Thebes and dedicated to Egypt’s state god, Amon-Re. Some of the pillars were 78 feet high. This vast hall covers 5,800 square yards. It is one of the great wonders of the ancient world.

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Massive walls, columns and colossi from the Great Temple at Karnak located in Northern Thebes and dedicated to Egypt’s state god, Amon-Re. It is not just one temple, but a complex of temples that have been modified and added to many times in history. Thebes was Egypt’s capital city during the empire’s peak.

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Obelisk from the Great Temple at Karnak located in Northern Thebes. Originally obelisks were erected in pairs at the entrances to ancient Egyptian temples. They were cut from a single stone, usually red granite. One of a pair of obelisks at Karnak erected by Thutmose I is 80 feet high and weights 143 tons.

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Karnak Temple