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El Karnak

To ancient Egyptians, the sun god Re was the bringer of light, and in other incarnations, the creator of the universe. This magnificent temple in Karnak, Egypt, celebrates this unity through its enormous pillars, designed in harmony with the sun and stars over a span of nearly 2000 years.Learn More»

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