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Karnak
Attraction
4.8 (22024 reviews)
Huge temple site with preserved ancient ruins & over 200 structures, including giant Amen-Ra temple.
Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Did You Know?
Grand Hypostyle Hall
The Great Hypostyle Hall in the Karnak Temple is a massive space, covering 54,000 square feet, large enough to fit the Cathedral of Notre Dame comfortably.
Servants of Amon-Ra
Over 80,000 servants and slaves were dedicated to serving the god Amon-Ra at Karnak, showcasing his immense power and importance during ancient Egyptian times.
Statues of Amon-Ra
In honor of Amon-Ra, an impressive 5,000 statues were erected within the Karnak Temple complex.
Years of Construction
The Karnak Temple complex was built over a period of more than 1,000 years, primarily between the Twelfth and Twentieth Dynasties.
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