Archaeological site · Egypt
Karnak Temple Complex
Karnak is a temple complex on Luxor’s east bank, centered on the sanctuary of Amun.
Where it is
25.7189, 32.6570
Why go
Successive rulers enlarged Karnak over many centuries. Its precincts include sanctuaries associated with Amun, Mut and Montu, making this a complex of religious spaces rather than one isolated temple. The ceremonial connection with Luxor Temple helps explain its role in the ancient Opet festival.
Near Karnak Temple Complex
Museum
Mummification Museum
A focused Luxor museum explaining the practices and beliefs associated with mummification.
3 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is an ancient sanctuary in the modern city of Luxor.
3 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Ramesseum
The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple complex of Ramesses II on Luxor’s west bank.
5 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple stands beneath the cliffs at Deir al-Bahari.
5 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ