The Temples of Karnak, Luxor are a major tourist attraction in the city of Luxor which is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The Temples of Karnak in Luxor are one of the favored tourist destinations for their beauty and importance reflecting the rich heritage of the place. The Temples of Karnak, Luxor actually comprise three main temples along with smaller enclosed temples and several other temples in the outer arena.
The history of the arena is over thirteen hundred years old and the old complex was built and expanded over the period of these years. The grandeur of the place has been instrumental in drawing the crowd from all over the world. The visitors usually come down to the Temples of Karnak, Luxor to visit the three main temples named temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun which are enclosed by huge brick walls. There is a sacred lake in the arena which is located close to the open air museum. The museum is located in the northern direction of the first courtyard. The center of the entire complex is adorned by the magnificence of the Temple of Amun, which in fact is the main temple among the array of collection of the temples. To the north of the complex is located the Temple of Amun while the Temple of Mut is located on the southern end of the temple. The visitors can also have the opportunity of witnessing small temple which is dedicated to Khonsu along with an even smaller temple of Opet which accentuates the beauty of the place.
The Temples of Karnak, Luxor were progressively enlarged with time by the various new kingdoms. The Pharaohs added a succession of Pylons along with the courts and the halls. These constructions helped in the expansion of the temple arena along with its grandeur and beauty. The famed builders who put in their creativity in forming the huge landmark were Tuthmosis III (ruled 1504-1450 BCE), Amenhotep III (1386-1349 BCE) and Ramses II (1279-1212 BCE).
The location of the Temples of Karnak, Luxor places it 3 kilometers to the north of Luxor City and is spread across an expansive area of 247 acre of land. The temple is a must in every itinerary which forms a part of Luxor Tours.
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