I thought I Would share a bit about Karnak Temple today. The remains of this Hugh temple Complex can be found in modern day Luxor. Unlike other temples in Ancient Egypt this temple was built and added onto for many years. Building beginning in the Middle Kingdom (2055BC to 1650BC) and continued through till Ptolemaic times (305BC to 30BC) Karnak was the main worship place of the Theban Triad (Amun, Mut and Khonsu)Amun being the head of these gods. Approximately thirty Pharoah's added to this temple through it's time including female Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Tutankhamen.

 Obelisk of Hatshepsut at Karnak Temple

 Hatshepsut's successor Tuthmosis III built a wall around the lower two thirds of the obelisk, it is thought to erase her memory.

 

Statue of Amun with the features of Tutankhamen

One of the most impressive parts of this temple is the Hypostyle Hall which was built to represent papyrus stems. The tallest of these columns are 24 metres high.

Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple Complex

copy of a pencil drawing of mine