Temple of Karnak - The Sacred Lake

The lake is 129 X 77 meters and was used for ritual navigation. It was surrounded by storerooms and living quarters for the priests.
There was also an aviary for aquatic birds.

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First pylon - main entrance
The ram-headed sphinx
kiosk of Taharka
Second pylon
Hypostyle hall
The Temple of Amon - Ra.
Temple of Khonsu
The south entrance to Karnak
The sanctuary of Montu
The pylon of Thutmose III
The Sacred Lake

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