Temple Complex of Karnak Attractions
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Great Temple of Amun
(Karnak - Temple Precinct)
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.
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Karnak - Temple Precinct
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.
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Temple of Ptah
(Great Temple of Amun)
The Temple of Ptah is located near to the Temple of Amun and is the best preserved of the buildings.
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Temple of Ramesses III
(Great Temple of Amun)
The Temple of Ramesses III is noted as a fine example of a this type of temple built on a unified plan.
Karnak - Shepenwepet's Temple
Still farther north of the temple precinct, among the houses of Karnak village, can be found a small temple with palm columns built by Shepenwepet, daughter of the Ethiopian ruler Piankhi.
Temple of Modamut
From Karnak an excursion can be made to the Temple of Modamut, only 5miles/8km away.
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