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Monday, August 22, 2011

The Largest Ancient Temple in the World The Karnak Temple


The Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site in the World. This is because every pharaoh contributed to it as it was probably the most important temple in Egypt.Every pharaoh raced to show his respect to the supreme gods and also earn the appreciation of the clergymen. So every pharaoh built a pylon or obelisk or sphinx or an entire complex within the temple.



Sphinx at the Luxor Temple.


Obelisk in the Luxor Temple.


Entrance to the Karnak Temple.


Part of the Sphinx Avenue.


People Walking Down Sphinx Avenue.


The Hypostyle Hall 1.


The Hypostyle Hall 2.


The Hypostyle Hall 3.


Calendar of the Temple’s Festivals.


Beautiful Inscriptions in One of the Shrines in the Karnak Temple.


Obelisk in the Karnak Temple 1.


Obelisk in the Karnak Temple 2.


Tut Ankh Amun’s Contribution to the Karnak Temple.

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