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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 was linked to Luxor Temple by a 2 km- (3/4-mile-) long avenue decorated with smaller temples and flanked by sphinxes, most of which now lies below the modern streets.
Horse-drawn carriages ply the Corniche offering trips to Karnak, or a ride back to your hotel.
Karnak and Luxor temples were greatly expanded and several huge building projects took place on the west bank.