The East Bank – the Temples of Karnak & Luxor
Description
The main temple worshiped the god Amun, but, as in other temples of Egypt, is also worshiped other gods. The complex of temples of Karnak is composed of: the great temple of Amun, Montu enclosure and Mut, and Khonsu temples, Opet and Ptah. Within the walls around the main areas, there were several shrines and smaller temples, and many stores and farms. The main difference between the Temple of Amun at Karnak and most of the rest of the temples of Egypt is the effort and time spent on its construction and subsequent expansion. Approximately 30pharaohs contributed to its construction, transforming it into a complex which, by their large amplitude, had no precedent.
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The Temples of Luxor and Karnak, united for centuries by the Avenue of Sphinxes, have around the “City of the Living”. The Luxor Temple has 260 meters in length which are the courtyards and colonnades, among them leading the court of Amenhotep III. The Pharaonic monument is the largest temple of Karnak, consisting of statues, shrines, sacred lake and the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns 23 meters high and 10 in circumferences.
Karnak is a small population of Egypt and was part of ancient Thebes. The complex of Karnak is the oldest known religion in the world. Karnak is a huge open air museum, which exhibits very important, remains of the culture of ancient Egypt. After the pyramids of Giza, the Temples of Karnak are the second most visited attraction in Egypt. For centuries Karnakwas the religious center of the highlights of Egypt.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup Time: 08:00 AM or upon request from any hotel in Luxor / Luxor International Airport
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Exploring Luxor was a dream come true! The ancient ruins of Luxor Temple left me speechless, and sailing down the Nile at sunset was breathtaking.
Very flexible and reliable. Our guide Asma Saber had a lot of knowledge and was very kind. There is a lot included for the price. Totally worth it, will definitely recommend this tour and guide!
