Karnak

American

[kahr-nak] / ˈkɑr næk /

noun

a village in E Egypt, on the Nile: the northern part of the ruins of ancient Thebes.

Karnak British

/ ˈkɑːnæk /

noun

a village in E Egypt, on the Nile: site of the N part of the ruins of ancient Thebes

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"Our research presents the clearest understanding of the landscape upon which the ancient Egyptians founded their temple at Karnak approximately 4000 years ago," says Dr. Angus Graham, Uppsala University, who led the team.

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Today, Karnak Temple sits about 500 meters east of the Nile near Luxor, once the religious capital of ancient Egypt known as Thebes.

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The land that eventually supported Karnak formed when Nile river channels carved paths on both the western and eastern sides of a natural terrace.

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This shift opened up additional space, allowing Karnak to expand into the massive complex seen today.

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The island identified beneath Karnak is the only known example of such high ground encircled by water in the region.

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