Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple Luxor is the precious Gem when it comes to the History of Ancient Civilization. There are many Ancient Monuments and one of Luxor s Most famous is Karnak Temples which is a Group of Temples not just one. The main building in the Temple of Karnak is the Great Temple of Amun and many visitors target this as their first stop in their visit to the Temple of Karnak Complex. Where is the Temple of Karnak Located? The Temple of Karnak is located in Luxor on the East Bank of the River Nile in Karnak Village which extends along Corniche Street aslo known as Alsyd Yusif Street. Who built The Temple of Karnak? The Temple of Karnak also known as Ipet-Iset meaning the Finest of Seats by the Ancient Egyptians. The Temple was the largest complex ever built by man in approx.. 2055 BC . Amenhotep was the first to start to build the Temple for Amun-Ra the Sun God, when Amenhotep dies Tuthmosis the 1st. carried on building followed by Queen Hatchepsut and so many more. Karnak Temple Complex The Karnak Temple Complex is absolutely vast and consist of many different generations of Ancient Builders One of the most famous is the Great Temple of Amun the largest Religious Structure the World has ever known. The Open Courtyard. Consists of the Harbour located in the front of the Temple and was built for the Boats of Amun-Ra There were 2 Oblisks standing just before Sphinx Avenue dating to King Seti II Temple of Ramsses III is situated to the right hand side side of the open court, an excellent example of the New Kingdom Cult Temples. 2nd. Pylon The building began in the time of King Hor-Moheb but not completef until the reign of King Ramsses I. Hypostyle Hall. Was erected by Seti I with decoration by Ramsses II 3rd. Pylon Was built by Amenophis III who used blocks of Stones from different building of the Temple. Karnak Temple Facts. • One of the Temples Festival Hall of Thutmosis III depicts Saints dating back to the period of Constantine • These can still be seen today • Tallest Ancient Obelisk in the World broke during construction • This Obelsik was for Queen Hatchepsut • This Obelisk lies in Aswan • Karnak Temple was built so it was aligned with the Winter Solstic • Made the Shrine of the Sun God Light Up • There is a Huge statue of a Scarab in the Courtyard • If you walk around it 7 times and make a wish it just may come 1. • Karnak Temple known as the Open Area Museum • Within the the Temple there is the Sacred Lake