Temple Complex of Karnak Attractions

The Great Temple of Amun is thought to have been started between 1991-1785 B.C., and added to by various rulers. Excavations have been extensive and on going, in the hopes of reconstructing buildings lost over the ages.

A winged sun rises above the southwest entrance to the Karnak Temple Precinct. A row of sphinxes with ram heads lines the famous "Avenue of Sphinxes" outside of the Temple of Khons.

The Temple of Ptah is located near to the Temple of Amun and is the best preserved of the buildings.

The Temple of Ramesses III is noted as a fine example of a this type of temple built on a unified plan.