During the New Kingdom, the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt. (Amun-Re was King of the Gods and father to the pharaoh.) The entire temple complex covers ...

Past visitors noted that exploring the Karnak Temple Complex is like traveling ... and no drinks are sold inside, so pack water or purchase refreshments at one of the outdoor cafes before entering.

Thousands of visitors gathered today at the Karnak Temple complex to witness the annual solar alignment on the temple’s main axis. This extraordinary phenomenon, which occurs on December 21 each ...