EGYPT 2019 DAY 8 - Karnak and Luxor Temples

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October 5th 2019

Published: October 28th 2019

With our departure from Egypt approaching much too fast, our last day in Luxor had the third of my trip highlights, a visit to the Temple of Karnak. The granddaddy of all Egyptian temples, the one that was added on for over 2,000 years. The visit was bittersweet. It is without a doubt an awe inspiring sight, but it's also heartbreaking to see how much of it is damaged or entirely missing. After o... Read Full Entry

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Temple of Luxor

The one remaining pink granite obelisk built by Ramses. The second one stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

Temple of Luxor

The two massive seated statues of Ramses II guarding the huge gateway.

Temple of Luxor

One of the standing statues of Ramses II that flank the seated statues guarding the entrance.

Temple of Luxor

Standing colossi of Ramses II in the great Court of Ramses II.

Temple of Luxor

The great Court of Ramses II,

Temple of Luxor

Part of the seventy four papyrus columns, with bud capitals, which surround the Court of Ramses II.

Temple of Luxor

Double row of papyrus columns that line three sides of the Court of Amenhotep III.

Temple of Luxor

A portion of the double rows of papyrus columns on the Court of Amenhotep III, which leads to the hypostyle hall.

Temple of Luxor

Part of the mosque visible beyond the colonnade of Amenhotep III.

Temple of Luxor

Some of the seven pairs of 52 feet high open-flower papyrus columns in the colonnade of Amenhotep III

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