Karnak Egypt
Dec 12, 2022 17:10:54 #
Compared to Cairo, Luxor is a quiet laid-back town on the Nile. It is also where Karnak is located and where Thebes the ancient Egyptian capital once resided, where just across the Nile one can visit the Valley of the Kings & Queens. Like all the Bronze Age locations we were fortunate enough to visit, Karnak is an utterly amazing place. The 3rd photo provides some idea of just how many of our fellow world tourists showed up on the morning of our visit. I quickly renamed them “The Maddening Many” & yes all appeared to be equipped with cellphones – Did not come across any traditional-looking cameras be they Film/Digital Mirrored and or Mirrorless. That evening we went to another Karnak location for some night shots which I’m hoping to send along in a day or so.
What follows is a brief but totally plagiarized history of the temples:
The Temple of Karnak, as it is known, is claimed to be the largest religious complex ever constructed.
The ancient Egyptian population, considered Karnak, one of the most sacred sites in Egypt. It is considered the place of the gods because the temple is claimed to be built at the spot where Ptah, the creator-god, began his work of creation.
Karnak is also believed to be the point where Amun-Ra, who is regarded as one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt, interacted with humans on earth.
In 1979, Karnak, along with Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It covers 247 acres and includes three precincts with some buildings outside the compounds
The existing structures at Karnak date to the New Kingdom period. These buildings likely replaced older structures but no remains of them exist today. Successive rulers up to Roman times rebuilt, added to or restored Karnak’s buildings. Building at Karnak was a way to ensure immortality for the pharaoh and the favor of the gods.
What follows is a brief but totally plagiarized history of the temples:
The Temple of Karnak, as it is known, is claimed to be the largest religious complex ever constructed.
The ancient Egyptian population, considered Karnak, one of the most sacred sites in Egypt. It is considered the place of the gods because the temple is claimed to be built at the spot where Ptah, the creator-god, began his work of creation.
Karnak is also believed to be the point where Amun-Ra, who is regarded as one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt, interacted with humans on earth.
In 1979, Karnak, along with Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It covers 247 acres and includes three precincts with some buildings outside the compounds
The existing structures at Karnak date to the New Kingdom period. These buildings likely replaced older structures but no remains of them exist today. Successive rulers up to Roman times rebuilt, added to or restored Karnak’s buildings. Building at Karnak was a way to ensure immortality for the pharaoh and the favor of the gods.
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Dec 12, 2022 17:15:54 #
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Dec 12, 2022 18:31:18 #
Brings back memories of our 1983 trip. Much better photos than I took. Kodachrome of course.
Dec 12, 2022 18:35:40 #
Dec 12, 2022 18:59:48 #
Thanks all for stopping by & checking the picts out -- Glad you like them
Getting to Egypt was a big event -- This was our 3rd attempt
BUT --
Getting back home was even bigger
Will be a while before we again travel out of the States
Right now, "if" I get within 5 miles of an Airport I break out in a cold sweat & a hot rash
Getting to Egypt was a big event -- This was our 3rd attempt
BUT --
Getting back home was even bigger
Will be a while before we again travel out of the States
Right now, "if" I get within 5 miles of an Airport I break out in a cold sweat & a hot rash
Dec 12, 2022 20:09:49 #
Many thanks for sharing these magnificent images with us! The construction and detail they put into the structures is amazing considering the tools and equipment of the day!! 
Dec 13, 2022 05:34:36 #
Dec 13, 2022 05:36:43 #
Very good, I enjoyed my visit to Karnak and have pictures very similar to yours. The only thing we did not see was no 2 the picture of the model of how it would have looked like, I do remember the oblong pool as there were birds in the water..
Dec 13, 2022 05:54:00 #
Dec 13, 2022 08:08:58 #
Nice set of photos--enjoyed.
Whenever I hear the word Karnak, the first thing that comes to mind is Johnny Carson.
Whenever I hear the word Karnak, the first thing that comes to mind is Johnny Carson.
Dec 13, 2022 09:18:21 #
Excellent set. I really liked Karnak when we were in Egypt. I have some good photos but none as good as yours. Thanks for sharing.
Chuck
Chuck
Dec 13, 2022 09:33:23 #
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