The Majestic Columns in the Great Temple of Karnak

The columns in the Hypostyle Hall in the great Temple of Karnak. The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians.