Karnak Temple

Luxor witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the Holy of Holies shrine at Karnak Temple on December 21

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 07:50 GMT

Luxor witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the Holy of Holies shrine at Karnak Temple on December 21

In Pics: Indian Embassy celebrates International Day of Yoga in Luxor

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 01:34 GMT

The Embassy of India in Cairo has resumed the celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the Karnak Temple in Luxor Sunday.

German website Deutsche Welle sheds light on Egypt’s 10 best tourist destinations

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 12:27 GMT

The Giza Pyramids Antiquities Area came first.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities inspects development works in Luxor

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 12:49 GMT

Enani and Governor of Luxor Mustafa Elham, inspected the ongoing development work in the streets and squares surrounding the Luxor and Karnak temples.

Egypt’s PM inspects restoration project of Al-Kebbash Road in Luxor in preparation for grand opening ceremony

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 - 01:43 GMT

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the works of the restoration project of Al-Kebbash Road in Luxor [Rams Road], as well as the ongoing works in Karnak and Luxor temples.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organizes visits to 1st “Youth Train” in Luxor

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 01:54 GMT

The “Youth Train” to Luxor was organized in cooperation between the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities and the Youth and Sports.

Egypt inaugurates 1st phase of restoration project of Rams statues located behind temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak temples

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 06:56 GMT

Egypt inaugurates 1st phase of restoration project of Rams statues located behind temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak temples.

In 2020: Sun illuminates Holy of Holies Shrine in Karnak Temple on Dec. 22

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 01:09 GMT

It occurs on December 21 of every year except for this year, when the time of occurrence of the phenomenon changes to December 22.

What you don't know about sun alignment phenomenon in Egypt

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 05:23 GMT

On October 22 of every year, scientists renew their interest in the astounding progress that the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt reached in the field of astronomy, thanks to the sun alignment phenomenon, where the sun illuminates the face of Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel.

Al Khalifa condemns the transfer of the sphinxes from Karnak Temple to Tahrir square

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 12:37 GMT

Chair of the Arab Regional Center for World Heritage, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, has condemned the transfer of the four sphinxes from Luxor’s Karnak Temple will be placed in Tahrir Square.

Four sphinxes to be transferred from Karnak Temple to Tahrir Square

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 - 05:55 GMT

Head of Karnak Antiquities Mostafa el Sagheer announced that four sphinxes from Luxor’s Karnak Temple will be placed in Tahrir Square.

Sun to illuminate Egypt’s ancient Karnak Temple Dec. 21

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 - 12:33 GMT

The annual two-hour event will mark the first day of winter, as per the outstanding progressive knowledge of the ancient Egyptian.

Waziri: Karnak Temple unharmed by fire

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 - 01:30 GMT

Fire broke out in a cafeteria outside the Karnak Temple due to a short circuit; no casualties or damages have been reported.

Karnak Temple is first archaeological site to receive people with special needs: Min.

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 01:54 GMT

Mashat said the Karnak Temple in Luxor is the first archaeological site to receive people with special needs.

Restoration of temples resume in Luxor

Thu, 23 May 2019 - 01:33 GMT

The director of the Karnak Antiquities Region stated that restoration works are resuming in the temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Egypt inaugurates newly-restored Opet Temple in Luxor

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 - 12:49 GMT

Foreign tourists who were dazzled by this great temple praised the Ministry of Tourism’s efforts, saying “You are doing a great job.”

Egypt's Ministers, celebrities celebrate World Heritage Day at Karnak

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 - 09:32 GMT

Anany, Mashaat visit Karnak and inaugurate Opet Temple.

LAFF to kick off on Mar.15 at Karnak temple

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 11:56 GMT

The eighth edition of the Luxor African Film Festival will kick off on March 15 at Karnak temple in Luxor.

Sun sets from Karnak Temple’s western gate on June 21

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 - 02:14 GMT

The sun will set from the western gate of the Karnak Temple on June 21, which marks the rare astronomical phenomenon of summer solstice.

Antiquities min. reviews progress of Avenue of Sphinxes

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 - 07:42 GMT

Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany visited the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor on Monday.

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