The Temple at Twilight

After the sun dipped below the horizon, we set off on another walk along the Nile to another site: the Luxor Temple. Technically, this temple was part of the greater Karnak Temple a couple of miles away, connected by an avenue of sphinxes. Visiting at night gives this temple a different aura than during the day.

Avenue of the sphinxes which went from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple
The pylons of Luxor Temple, marking the main entrance
In one of the courtyards of Luxor Temple with statues of Rameses II around
The walls of the temple are filled with artwork and writing. This depicts the unification of the “two lands” of Egypt – Upper and Lower, connected with the lotus plant.
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