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The Temple of Karnak sits in the northern half of the town of Thebes (No-Amun or “the City of Amun” in ancient Egyptian) now 2 km (11/2 miles) from modern Luxor.
The Valley of the Kings was also chosen as a new burial ground for the Pharaohs when Tuthmoses I (1504–1492 b.c. ) was entombed in a narrow valley across the river from the temple at Karnak.
Karnak and Luxor temples were greatly expanded and several huge building projects took place on the west bank.
The Florida International Museum's "Splendors of Ancient Egypt" (through July 7), recreating a pharaoh's burial chamber and providing "a taste of the actual Karnak experience--using mirrors and two dozen massive columns to completely surround the visitor with the magnificence of the temple."
Beyond the main temple complex, Karnak stretches out over the landscape as far as the eye can see, but many of the other remains are more difficult to identify.
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