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Temple of Karnak (Luxor)

The Temple of Karnak, located in Luxor, Egypt, is a vast ancient religious site built over centuries by different pharaohs. It served as a major center for worship of the god Amun-Re and features a complex of temples, corridors, pylons, and giant statues. Its impressive architecture includes massive stone columns and detailed carvings depicting gods, kings, and religious rituals. Once a bustling spiritual hub, Karnak illustrates Egypt’s religious devotion, political power, and architectural skill during the New Kingdom period, making it one of the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites.