Temple of Karnak - South Entrance


Temple of Karnak - South entrance

The south entrance to Karnak. An avenue of sphinxes origanaly ran from this gateway to the temple of Luxor.

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| First pylon - entrance | Ram-headed sphinx | kiosk of Taharka | Sacred Lake |

| Second pylon | Hypostyle hall | Temple of Amon - Ra. | Temple of Khonsu |

| South entrance to Karnak | Sanctuary of Montu | Pylon of Thutmose III |





The defeated at Karnak

During the New Kingdom the Opet Festival, was one of the most important annual festivals the people received free bread and beer and the celebrations lasted for 27 days.