Temple Of Karnak

Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam

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Temple Of Karnak

Temple Of Karnak is a must-see attraction and a vast open-air museum. The complex is not only comprised of three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun but also of chapels, pylons, and other buildings. The Second Pylon of Karnak was built by Ramesses II. You can easily spend two to three hours here.

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