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Temple of Karnak

Location of Temple of Karnak:

East of the Nile River at Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, is the Temple of Karnak. It is the biggest temple and place of worship ever constructed. The Karnak Temple is also known as the Temple of Amun and was known as "Ipet-isu" meaning "the most chosen place" in the Middle Kingdom. Another name is "Pra-Imn," or "House of Amon." It was constructed for 2000 years, starting in 2055 B.C.

What is Inside the Temple of Karnak?

Karnak Temple is a complex of temples, mostly dedicated to Amun Ra, the god of Thebes. To the south is the temple of his consort, the goddess Muta. Other temples in the complex include those of Ptah, Osiris, Ipt, Khonsu and Mas. Egyptian kings built structures and sculptures to their legacy over the centuries, from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic era.

First Pylon/ First Gate of Karnak Temple:

A path of the ram-headed sphinx leads to the first pillar. The head of the ram represents the God Amun, with 20 rams on each side. These were built to protect the temple. The first pillar is the main entrance to the temple and the last building at Karnak.

Main Courtyard of Karnak Temple:

The Great Court is one hundred meters long and eighty meters extensive. It has ten papyrus columns, every 21 meters tall. Today, the simplest one column nonetheless stands, known as the Kiosk of Taharqa, the fourth king of the twenty fifth Dynasty. There is also a statue of Ramesses II, showing him carrying the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. At his feet is a statue of his wife, the princess.

Wadjet Hall of The Temple of Karnak:

Wadjet Hall was first built by Thutmose I, between the fourth and fifth columns near the main sanctuary. The hall is about 246 feet long and 46 feet wide.

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Karnak Temple Hypostyle Hall:

The Great Hypostyle Hall is the most amazing building at Karnak. It is 103 meters long and 52 meters extensive, with 134 huge stone columns. It became built by way of King Seti, who dominated from 1290 to 1279 BC. The northern wall indicates Seti's battle scenes, whilst the southern wall has an inscription of Ramesses II's peace treaty with the Hittites.

Temple of Karnak Sacred Lake

The Sacred Lake at Temple of Karnak is 120 meters with the aid of seventy seven meters, making it the most important of its type. King Thutmose III (1473-1458 BC) created it, and it was used by monks for purification and rituals, consisting of navigation. It was also domestic to the sacred geese of Amun. The lake is surrounded by stone and has stairways that lead into the water. Storerooms and homes for priests were constructed around the lake.