Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and ...

Near the rear of the complex was a temple dedicated to Amun-Ra, as well as the mortuary temple proper of Amenhotep III, where the dead king received the gifts and offerings that would sustain him ...

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Thousands of Egyptian visitors and tourists flocked to the Karnak Temple area in Luxor to witness ... directly above the Holy Boat Chamber of Amun-Ra, built by King Philip Arrhidaeus, the brother ...

Amun was the chief god ... of the sun god Re (also known as Ra). The team also uncovered 1,500 colorful stone blocks that were part of Hatshepsut's valley temple, which was located near her ...

Thousands of visitors gathered today at the Karnak Temple complex to witness the annual ... sun's rays illuminate the sacred barque shrine of Amun-Ra, constructed by King Philip Arrhidaeus ...