Luxor Photo Gallery - Karnak Temple
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Karnak Temple is already a jaw-dropping sight despite being mostly in ruins. It's actually a collection of temples, halls, and statues dating back 4000 years.
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Heading into the complex, the ruins become more and more visible further in, although some columns, obelisks, and statues are still intact.
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The hypostyle hall no longer has a roof, but there are 134 tall columns to amaze the visitor. The columns are carved, and a walk here may take a whole day to review each column's details.
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There are 3 obelisks that have survived the torture of time. These 2 are still standing, and the 3rd one is now lying on its side nearby.
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Here is the 3rd obelisk - fallen on its side, but well-preserved.
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Perhaps because this part of the temple is in worse shape, tourists stayed away and I had the site to myself in relative tranquility.
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