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an illustrated drawing of the ancient egyptian city of karnas, with its elaborate architecture

This is a great example of an Egyptian temple. The many columns were necessary due to the post and lintel style of building which didn't leave much space. You can also see the numerous hieroglyphs on the walls and columns.

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an ancient building with people walking around it

The temple of Khnum at Esna also known as the temple of Esna, dedicated to the god Khnum, his consorts Menhit and Nebtu, their son, Heka, and the goddess Neith, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture. The Temple of Esna conveys a sense of the importance which the Ancient Egyptians placed upon their places of worship. All Egyptians who entered the confines of an Egyptian temple were required "to comply with the strict rules regarding ritual purity".

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