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Karnak Temple - The largest temple in ancient Egypt

Luxor's most famous temple is the Karnak Temple located in the north, the earliest Amun Temple was built during the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt, more than 3900 years ago, and was expanded by the pharaohs of the generations, forming the current scale, it is the largest temple in ancient Egypt. 1️⃣Great Pillar Hall This is where the mysterious character in the movie 'Murder on the Nile' pushes a large stone from the top of the giant pillar to attempt to kill. The 134 giant stone pillars over three meters thick make this place look majestic and mysterious. The inscriptions on the pillars record the achievements of the pharaohs and the endorsements given to the pharaohs by the gods. 2️⃣Queen Hatshepsut's Obelisk The tallest obelisk in Egypt, the inscription on the obelisk shows that Queen Hatshepsut claimed to be the daughter of the god Amun to consolidate her rule. After the queen's defeat, the obelisk was blocked by a wall by political enemies, but it was a blessing in disguise and has been well preserved to this day. 3️⃣Avenue of Sphinxes The long divine road leading to the temple is lined with sphinxes, the lion body symbolizes majesty, the ram is the incarnation of Amun, and the small pharaoh statue stands under the ram head, receiving the blessing of the gods. In addition, there are many thick gates here, as well as the statue of Ramses II, etc., all telling the rich and distant history of ancient Egypt.
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Posted: Jan 1, 2024
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