Karnak Temple


The Karnak temple in fact is built from the inside out, and we find the oldest part in the centre, the Holy of Holies, built by Thutmoses 1. There are older parts, but just foundations have been found, the buildings probably were destroyed by the Hyksos.

The temple was dedicated to Amon, but in fact is for the triade Amon, Mut and Chonsu.

Seperate we find 2 other temples, Mut at the North area and Chonsu at the South.

In early daus, both the temples of Luxor and Amon were connected by an alley of sfinxes, of which still a large part can be seen running through Luxor city.

Entrance :LE 30, camera free and video is also free.












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Last updated 14-12-2002 by Paul Biesta