Location:

This temple is situated in the East bank to the Northern end of Luxor , about 3Km from Luxor train station.

Who Built it?

It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greek – RomanKingdom. Every king during these periods contributed in the construction of this temple.

Why it was built?

Karnak Temple has three main sacred areas that honor three god: Amun , the goddess Mut, and Khonsu, were members of the sacred family known as the Theban Triad.

Explanation:

It is a complicated site with four courtyards. It consisted of:

1- Ten Pylons

2- Ram headed sphinx

3- Kiosk of Taharka

4- Hypostyle hole

5- Templeof Amon-Ra,

6- Templeof Khonso,

7- Sanctuary of Montu,

8- Pylon of Tutmosis III

9- A sacred Lake

10- And many buildings.