Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, an area larger than some ancient cities.

LUXOR, Egypt — Militants tried to attack the ancient temple of Karnak in southern Egypt on Wednesday, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up and two gunmen battling police.

A bomb has been detonated in a suicide attack at the popular tourist site the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt, media reports said Wednesday. At least one attacker died in the explosion ...

Karnak temple ... at the temple’s first edifice,… Minister of Antiquities opens Opet Temple in Luxor Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany on Friday opened the newly-restored Opet Temple in Luxor, ...

Statues are located in the southern side of the Karnak Temple first courtyard, there had originally been 33 before the transfer of 4 rams to Tahrir Square. Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and ...

The temple of Karnak witnessed the celebration of the solar alignment on the Karnak Temple coinciding with the summer season. This phenomenon reveals how advanced the ancient Egyptians skill was in ...

Past visitors noted that exploring the Karnak Temple Complex is like traveling back in time. The temples are large and offer insight into life in ancient Egypt. Keep in mind that it can get hot ...