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The entrance to the Temple of Karnak

The entrance to the Temple of KarnakThe entrance to the Temple of Karnak Photo

The entrance to the Temple of Karnak

Photographer: Christine Clements
From: Days 25-26: Luxor, Egypt
Konica Minolta » Dynax 5d
TB Code: [photo=3091410]

The entrance to the Temple of Karnak

The entrance is located on the west side of the temple. It was once a quay built by Ramsees II to give access via a canal to the river Nile. The avenue of ram-headed sphinxes holds leads you to the first pylon.