Karnak Temple Complex

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이야기 8구간총 14분 22초

역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation1:56

Welcome to Karnak, arguably the most extraordinary and immense religious complex ever constructed by human hands. As a scholar of antiquity, I find Karnak overwhelming not just for its physical scale—covering over 200 acres—but…
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2The Marina and the Avenue of Sphinxes1:51

Before we even enter the temple gates, we must consider the site's connection to the life-giving Nile. You are standing near the ancient marina area. …
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3The First Pylon and Ancient Scaffolding1:57

The massive entrance gate before you is the First Pylon. Standing 40 meters high, it is a feat of engineering that was never actually finished. …
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4The Great Hypostyle Hall: A Forest of Stone2:02

We now enter what many consider the most magnificent architectural spectacle of the ancient world: the Great Hypostyle Hall. This space covers 54,000 square feet—large enough to fit the entire Cathedral of Notre Dame. …
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5The Obelisks of Thutmose and Hatshepsut1:48

As we move past the third pylon, two great stone needles pierce the sky: the obelisks. These monolithic monuments were carved from single pieces of rose granite in Aswan, nearly 100 miles to the south, and shipped down the Nile. …
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6The Holy of Holies and the Theban Triad1:49

We have reached the most sacred spot in all of Egypt: the Holy of Holies. This small, dark chamber at the very heart of the complex was where the statue of the god Amun-Re resided. …
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7The Sacred Lake and the Giant Scarab1:44

To the side of the main temple axis lies the Sacred Lake. This large rectangular body of water was essential for the daily life of the temple. …
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8Closing1:15

Our journey through the labyrinthine wonders of Karnak comes to an end, but the historical weight of what we have seen remains. We have walked from the ancient marina through the 'forest' of the hypostyle hall to the very heart…
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