Karnak
CountryEgypt
Date2000 BC
Notable Feature134 columns, 24 m
RegionLuxor
About Karnak
The largest religious building ever constructed. Built over 2,000 years by 30 pharaohs. The Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns in 16 rows. The tallest are 24 m. The sacred lake was used for ritual purification.
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