Temple Of Karnak Collection (#2)

Karnak (Thebes), Premier Pylone - Ruines de la Porte et des Colosses, Vues du Point E, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Sphinx a Tete Humaine et a Tete de Belier, en Y, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Grande Porte du Nord Vue du Point X, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Enciente du Palais - Details de Sculptures au Point O, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Vue Generale des Ruines Prise du Point B, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Palais - Partie Posterieure - Fragment de Colonnades Vu du Point S, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Karnak (Thebes), Enciente du Palais Vue du Point H, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Vue des Pylones du Temple Khons et d une partie du village de Karnac, 1849-50

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sculptures exterieures du Sanctuaire de granit, 1850

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sanctuaire de granit et salle Hypostyle, 1850

Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50

Ruined temples at Karnak, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Ruined temples at Karnak, Egypt, 1898. Ancient Egyptian archaeological site near the River Nile. Die Ruinen von Karnak. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with bud capital...from the " promenoir"..in Karnak...the eastern part of the great Temple of Amun

Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Spreading papyrus cluster capital...From the middle aisle of the great columned hall of the great Temple of Amun at Karnak; bears the cartouche of Rameses

Pilaster from the Amun-Re Temple of Amenophis III at Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Pilaster from the Amun-Re Temple of Amenophis III at Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Amenophis III is represented doing homage to the goddess Hathor...1411-1375 B.C

Great War Reliefs of Sethos I on N. Wall of Karnak Temple, Thebes, Egypt, c1930s. Exterior wall of Hypostyle Hall at Karnak depicts a panorama of war scenes celebrating the military achievements of

An Egyptian Snake Charmer Piles His Trade Beside the Avenue of Sphinxes, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, c1930s. Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor

Columns of the Hypostyle Hall, Karnak, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Columns of the Hypostyle Hall, Karnak, Egypt, 1895. Carved and decorated pillars at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes)

The famous colonnade of the great Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1897. Hieorglyphics carved into the pillars of the Hypostyle Hall at the great temple of Amun

Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist
Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia Vol 1 by David Roberts

View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Group photograph in the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 1862. Artist: Francis Bedford
Group photograph in the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 1862

Pylon at Karnak, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
Pylon at Karnak, c1880 (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Great war reliefs sculptured in the wall at Karnak Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Great war reliefs sculptured in the wall at Karnak Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. In three rows, one above the other, Sethos I, the father of Ramses II

The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. As it now stands, the great obelisk is 97.5 feet high and 8.5 feet square at the base, being the largest now in Egypt

Plants and animals brought from Syria by the Pharaohs, temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Plants and animals brought from Syria by the Pharaohs, temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1905. We are in a chamber just north of the holy of hours built by Thutmosis III in the rear of the temple

Middle aisle of the great hall and obelisk of Thutmosis I, temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The first two columns, one on each side, have been repaired at some period with rough masonry

Looking across the Sacred Lake to the great temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking across the Sacred Lake to the great temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. This sacred lake, now the wallowing pool for the buffalos of the neighbouring peasantry

The famous colonnade in the great Temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The famous colonnade in the great Temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. There are in all 132 of these columns, built of drum-shaped sections and arranged in sixteen rows

Excavating an avenue to the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Excavating an avenue to the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. This scene furnishes us another good example of the way in which the rubbish and debris of fallen houses collect before

The entire length of the gigantic Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The entire length of the gigantic Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The modest chapel of Amon, built here by the kings of the twelfth dynasty

Grand avenue approaching the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Grand avenue approaching the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The soldiers of Assyria in plundering bands have marched down this avenue. Persian hordes have swarmed through it

Carving of Pharoah on entrance pylon to Temple of Karnak

Sacred Lake, Karnak, Egypt, c1900. Artist: Robert Talbot Kelly
Sacred Lake, Karnak, Egypt, c1900. The Sacred Lake at the temple complex of Karnak lies within the Precinct of Mut, an enclosed area dedicated to the worship of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Mut

Scarab surmounting a relief of a pharaoh receiving tribute, Temple of Karnak, Egypt

Pillar at the Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Egypt. The pillar is carved with the name of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832), French historian and linguist and founder of scientific Egyptology

Egypt, Luxor, Avenue of Sphinxes, Ram headed sphinxes connecting the Temple of Karnak with the Temple of Luxor

Egypt, Pillared Hall of the Temple of Karnak, by David Roberts, 1848, engraving
Egypt, 19th century. Pillared Hall of the Temple of Karnak. Engraving by David Roberts, 1848

Karnak Temple Complex, sandstone Sphinx, Ramesses IIs reign, from the precinct of Amun-Re, nineteenth dynasty 13th Century B.C

Statue of Bant Anta and Ramses II, Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Egypt

Africa, Egypt, Luxor. Temple of Karnak

Obelisk Temple of Karnak Along the Nile River, Egypt

Visual Art Work on the facing of the architecture Temple of Karnak, Egypt

Columns with the visual art work Temple of Karnak, Egypt

The two Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut viewed between columns of the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor, or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Hieroglyphs on wall, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Karnak located at modern day Luxor or ancient Thebes, Egypt

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At the break of dawn, the majestic Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt stands tall amidst a backdrop of towering palm trees reflected in the tranquil waters of the Sacred Lake. This ancient wonder, located on the African continent, is a testament to Egypt's rich history and architectural prowess. The Temple of Karnak, dedicated to Amun-Ra, boasts an impressive structure known as the Great Hypostyle Hall. Its grandeur can be witnessed through countless columns that stretch towards the heavens like guardians of time. These awe-inspiring columns were captured by photographer Viet Chu, showcasing their intricate details and sheer magnitude. Dating back centuries ago, this temple complex has been immortalized through various forms of art. A color lithograph beautifully portrays its splendor while an 1859 photograph captures Grande Allee du Milieu des Ruines from an eastern perspective. Inside the hallowed halls lies another masterpiece - Francis Frith's photographs reveal stunning views of both the Hall of Columns and The Court of Shishak. The former showcases rows upon rows of pillars reaching for greatness while Prince Charles' entourage explores its magnificence in a black-and-white image from 1862. As we gaze upon these captivating images and contemplate their significance, it becomes evident that visiting this historical site is like stepping into a time capsule where past meets present. The Temple of Karnak continues to inspire awe among visitors from around the world who come to witness its timeless beauty firsthand.