The temple complex of Karnak was built over a time period of 1500 years and was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. The site is huge, measuring 1500 x 800 meters, and is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods. This gallery contains a selection of photos the temple of Karnak complex, taken during two visits in 2001 and 2003.

01 Front view of temple and main entrance
02 Ram-headed sphinxes
03 Ram-headed sphinxes
04 First pylon
05 Great court and view of second pylon
06 Column
07 Statue of Ramses II
08 Column with bas-relief
09 Bas-reliefs on wall
10 Bas-reliefs on wall
11 Columns in hypostyle hall
12 Columns in hypostyle hall
13 Detail of columns
14 Bas-relief with pharaoh and goddess Hathor
15 Bas-relief with Egyptian gods
16 Columns
17 Bust of pharaoh
18 Bas-relief
19 Carved columns
20 Wall with hieroglyphs
21 Hieroglyphs carved on obelisk
22 Hatshepsut obelisk and fifth pylon
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