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The Karnak Temple Complex: One of the Highlights of Luxor (and Egypt, and Africa, and My Life)

Luxor is the second-most visited location in Egypt. Its reputation as one of the world’s greatest open-air museums is well-deserved: Luxor is home to the ruins of the sprawling Karnak temple complex and the multi-layered Luxor Temple, not to mention the incredible Theban Necropolis just across the Nile.

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Karnak, looking very much like an open-air museum. | Image credit: dorena-wm

Karnak was our first stop. As the second largest ancient religious site in the world,1 Karnak is one of those surreal places that must almost be seen to be believed. (Here’s hoping that the pictures will help you out!) Continue reading The Karnak Temple Complex: One of the Highlights of Luxor (and Egypt, and Africa, and My Life)