The Temple Of Karnak, Ipet Isut (the most hallowed of places) designates the center of the world where Amun, the creater of the universe, first created himself and then all living beings. His kingdom on earth was ruled by his beloved son, Pharaoh. Amun resided in his temple at Karnak and mankind could maintain cosmic harmony by worshiping Amun in the temple. The coronation of Pharaoh and jubilees were also held here. Eighty thousand people served in the temple during the reign of Ramesses III. For over two thousand years Amun-Re was worshiped at Karnak. The Temple is entered along the access road that is built on the original site of the canal that linked the Temple Of Amun with the Nile River. In ancient times the sacred barque of Amun would sail from the Nile through the canal to the Chapel Of Achoris at the Temple Of Amun-Re on ceremonial voyages.
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The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city. Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world. The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day. We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas. We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo. A second option is to fly directly to Aswan. The Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is the airport located in Aswan, Egypt. You can arrange flights directly to Aswan, If you wish. A third option is to fly directly to Luxor. Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR, ICAO: HELX) is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located about four miles (6km) east of the city. Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings. After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange either a car or a tour of Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. We do this when traveling in Egypt. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way! Therefore, we have placed links to Expedia.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| Ram Headed Sphinxes On Right (West) Walking South Into The First Pylon |
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| Ram Headed Sphinxes On Right (West) Walking South Into The First Pylon |
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| Close Up Of Ram Faced Sphinx. He Is Protecting Pharaoh Between His Legs. |
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| Plan Of Karnak, Enter From First Pylon, Lower Left. |
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| The First Pylons Left Is The East One. | The First Pylon Right Is The West One. |
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| Ram Headed Sphinxes On Left (East) Walking South Into The First Pylon | Ram Headed Sphinxes On Right (West) Walking South Into The First Pylon |
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| Ram Headed Sphinxes On Left (West) Walking North Out Of The First Pylons Sphinxes Are Protecting Pharaoh | Ram Headed Sphinxes On Right (East) Walking North, Ram Headed Sphinx Is Symbol Of Amon Who Protects Pharaoh! |
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| Inside First Courtyard West First Pylon Facing North | Inside First Courtyard, East First Pylon Facing North |
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| Inside First Courtyard, Shrine Of Seti II With Three Chapels Dedicated To Amon, Mut, & Khonsu. | Inside First Courtyard, Shrine Of Seti II, West Colonnade With Papyrus Reed Columns Then Part of East Second Pylon. Facing South. |
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| Inside First Courtyard, Facing South Left Background-East Second Pylon Center Columns Part Of The Kiosk Where Sacred Boats Were Kept Statues Of Ramses II Near Vestibule Of Ptolemaic Portal 30m High. | Inside First Courtyard, East Side Colonnade Of Papyrus Bud Columns And Ram Faced Sphinxes. |
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| Inside First Courtyard, West Side Colonnade Of Papyrus Bud Columns And Ram Faced Sphinxes Back Left Corner Shows South Outside Wall Of The Temple Of Rameses III. | From The SouthWest Corner Of The Inside Courtyard, Go Inside Court Of Temple Of Ramses III With Osirid Pillers |
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| Mud Brick Wall Of Temple Connected To West First Pylon Inside Courtyard. It collapsed about 1/2 Hour After This Photo Was Taken. | Close Up Of Giant Scarab Near Sacred Lake (See Entire Picture Below) |
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| This Is Where The Temple Of Karnak & The Temple Of Luxor Join Notice The Sphinxes Now Have Human Faces & Not Ram Faces. | Sacred Lake Looking North |
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| Scarab Dedicated By Amenophis III To God Khepri, (See Close Up Above) | Pinudjem, High Priest Of Amon At Thebes & Pharaoh Of 21st Dynasty, 15m High | Portals Between The First Pylons Facing South, Pinudjem Colossus & Hypostyle Hall In Distance |
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