Great Temple of Amun at Karnak

Two square pillars stand in frontof the sanctury, caredwith the lotus and papyrus flowers on thier faces. Nearby are two statues of Amun and Amunet and a seated statue of Amenophis III. A granite sanctuayr was added to the original temple in greco-roman times by Phillip, brother of Alexander the Great. It replaces the original sanctuary of sandstone.

Lotus relief pillars (from Thutmose III) at Karnak
Lotus relief pillars (from Thutmose III) at Karnak
Two lone columns, missing their roof and cross beams
Two lone columns, missing their roof and cross beams
A small thicket of columns in various states of collapse
A small thicket of columns in various states of collapse

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