Karnak & Luxor Temple FULL TOUR & HISTORY 🇪🇬

Join us as we journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. In this episode we explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and delve into the rich tapestry of Luxor's storied past. We outline the construction of the monumental Hypostyle Hall, it’s hieroglyphics and unravel the legends of the enigmatic gods of Amun, Mut, Thoth, and Khonsu.

Venture with us down the iconic Sphinx Avenue, tracing the footsteps of pharaohs and priests who once walked these hallowed grounds. At the Luxor Museum, we delve into the gripping power struggle between Akhenaten and the priesthood, exploring the radical shift towards monotheism and pondering the visionary nature of the controversial pharaoh.

As we wander through Luxor Temple, we uncover the legacy of Tutankhamun and his attempts to restore Egypt to its former glory. Returning to Karnak, we marvel at Hatshepsut's towering obelisk, briefly touching upon the remarkable legacy of this trailblazing female pharaoh.

But our journey is merely a glimpse into the vast expanse of history that saturates every stone of these ancient sites. Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, and Luxor Temple are but a few chapters in the sprawling saga of Egypt's past, a dense chocolate cake of history. Join us as we peel back the layers of time and embark on an odyssey through the ages in the land of the pharaohs.

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00:00 - intro
02:02 - hypostyle hall
04:13 - who were the God’s?
08:00 - shrine of Amun
10:24 - lake and creation story
11:48 - the Priests of Karnak
15:00 - Hyksos & composite bow
16:40- crowns of Egypt
18:12 - The Sphinx Avenue
20:04 - Luxor Museum
21:09 - the infamous Akhenaten
30:43 - Luxor Temple & Tutankhamun
34:41 - Ramesses II
35:21 - Hatshepsut
37:02 - Napoleon, Ottoman Empire and Alexander the Great