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KARNAK, LUXOR:
Huge statues of Temple of Amon

The Karnak temple area is filled with statues, most are of rulers placing their true or idealized images of themselves on holy ground. Statues are single-standing, leaning towards a wall, or serve as columns.

Colossal statue of Ramses 2.

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