World Travel

For the ancient Egyptians Karnak was the most sacred place on Earth. For today’s tourists Karnak is the second most popular destination in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. Karnak for you could be the eighth wonder of the world. Many connect Egypt mostly mysterious pyramids, with the mystery of the Sphinx and of course – with the capital Cairo. But how many people realize that in one of the most magnificent ancient empires, there are more than one attractive and equally mysterious places? And Karnak is one of them. Karnak is the most comprehensive religion place ever existed on Earth. In the largest open air museum, collected temples, shrines and symbols, salute the most important deities ancient Egypt. People called this sacred ground “Ipet – Sut” – the most revered site. More than 30 pharaohs for nearly 2000 care to keep alive the cult of the sun, moon, earth and everything sublime, which they believed they and their subjects. Organization lavish celebrations in honor of their patrons, grew statue of the Chief god Amon – Ra, recreating symbolic meeting with the female principle, they believed in the healing power of faith in divine protection. Today most of the temples of Karnak in the territory are inaccessible to ordinary tourists. Some are in the process of restoration, while others are so destroyed that the only way to preserve the rest has access to them is limited. But the most important building to the temple which is worshiped even Pharaoh himself – that of Amon-Ra, greets visitors at any time of year. Circumference of the main temple at Karnak will satisfy your interest in antiquity, with symbolism and knowledge, and maybe your dream will come true.
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