Temples of Karnak

Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom. It was called Ipet-Sut, meaning "the most esteemed of places". Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban gods and the grater glory of pharaohs. The site covers over 2 sq km, large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals, while its main structure, the Temple of Amun, is one of the world's largest religious complexes. This was where the god lived on earth, surrounded by the houses of his wife Mut and their son Khonso, two other huge temple complexes on the site