EgyptThe Temple of Amun is a mortuary temple complex on the west bank of the Nile in Egypt, central to the Karnak temple complex. Built during the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BC), it was dedicated to the sun god Amun and served to commemorate the reigning Pharaoh and support his cult after death. The temple functioned as a site for making sacrifices of food and animals, a key characteristic of Egyptian mortuary temples designed to honor the pharaoh's memory and ensure his divine status in the afterlife.[1][2]
Temple of Amun
Also known as: Grande tempio di Amon, Great Temple of Amun, Karnak temple of Amun-Ra, Tempel des Amun-Re, Tempel van Amon, temple d'Amon, temple d'Amon-Rê, Temple of Amon-Ra, Temple of Amun at Karnak, Temple of Amun-Ra
| Type | Temple complex |
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| Period | 3000 - 1500 BC |
| Country | Egypt |
| Coordinates | 25.7179° N, 32.6579° E |