The Karnak Temple Complex

Karnak - is an Egyptian village that is located on the site of the ancient capital of the powerful kingdom of Egypt - Thebes. On its territory has preserved buildings, which are the most extensive complex of ancient buildings in the world. The temple complex of Karnak is the sanctuary of the ancient divine triad - Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Each of these deities in the Karnak temple was built separate. The Temple of Amun is the most interesting. Here is the hypostyle hall, which has 144 columns, painted with colored reliefs. 

The temple complex at Karnak was created for almost two thousand years. By area, it occupies more than 100 acres. Because you will need a full day to see all the sights of sacred space. Karnak is connected to the Luxor Temple and the three-kilometer avenue of sphinxes. In Karnak also found a large number of statues of deities and the later period, indicating completion of the renovations and the period from the 16th to the 11th century BC. 

Karnak is located 2.5 kilometers north of Luxor. He can be reached on the banks of the River Nile with your own car. From Luxor to Karnak early in the morning sent a minivan.