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Visit the Karnak temple in Luxor and discover more about the history of ancient Egypt
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The ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak is one of the major attractions in Luxor. The largest temple complex ever built by man, Karnak Temples has three main temples and several outer temples. As you explore the temple, you’ll come across a huge hall with 134 columns, intricately crafted towers and relics of Egypt’s ancient dynasties. Don’t miss the sacred lake that lies outside the main hall, where you’ll see a big statue of a scarab (a beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians) that dates back to the reign of King Amenhotep III.
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Karnak and Luxor Temple Tour
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...(a beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians) that dates back to the reign of King Amenhotep III. The construction of the temple of Luxor began during the reign of Amenhotep...
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Luxor and Mummification Museum Tour
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...inscriptions on the walls as you explore its library, sanctuary and numerous other chambers.
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Luxor Temple Tour
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Take a trip to the temple of Luxor, one of the major tourist attractions in Egypt. The construction of the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep II. Further construction and...
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...temple complex ever constructed which were built and extended over 13 centuries by many generations of ancient builders.
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...and other powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Explore the Queens Valley, a burial ground for the wives of the pharaohs. Don’t miss out a trip to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,...
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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples
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 Sound & Light Show Karnak
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...commissioned by the Great Pharaoh, followed by a poetic description of the biggest edifice ever known to have been erected on pillars. Real events from the past are retold as a story to bring alive the history of the Karnak Temple.
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...enter this ancient Egyptian temple walk through a massive gate that lies between two Roman fountains. Within the mud-brick enclosure of the complex you will see the temple, two birth...
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...a massive gate that lies between two Roman fountains. Don’t miss the central building of the complex which is the temple of the Goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, music,...
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Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples
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