Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
New Kingdom- Late Period of 30th Dynasty
Abstract
Overview from east looking west, Thutmose core and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III (Akh-menu), Temple of Amun Ra at Karnak
Keywords
New Kingdom, Ancient architecture, Statues, Sculpture (visual works), Columns (architectural elements), Pylons (gateways), Obelisks (monumental pillars)
Alt Text
Ancient stone ruins with partially standing walls and scattered debris, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky. A few palm trees are visible among the structures.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Egypt; Luxor (Egypt); Karnak Temple Complex (Luxor, Egypt)
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
The foreground and middle ground capture the sprawling mudbrick and sandstone ruins of the temple's central historical sections, including structures built during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III. Rising prominently against the skyline is a monumental stone obelisk, one of the defining architectural markers of the complex. Constructed and expanded over a period of more than 2,000 years, Karnak stands as one of the largest ancient religious complexes ever built.
Identifier
A01-JEA0162
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Karnak Temple Complex, Precinct of Amun-Re" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 83.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/83
