Events with tag - Egyptian Temples

January 1, 2056 BC

Temple of Karnak Construction Begins

Construction of the Temple of Karnak, ancient Egypt's most magnificent religious complex, began under Pharaoh Senusret I. Starting as a modest shrine to Amun-Ra, it evolved over 2,000 years into a vast 200-acre religious center featuring massive pylons, grand halls, and intricate religious architecture.

January 1, 1265 BC

Construction of Abu Simbel Temples

The magnificent Abu Simbel temples, carved into mountainside, were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, taking 20 years to complete from 1264 BCE to 1244 BCE.

January 1, 58 BC

Temple of Edfu Completion

The Temple of Edfu, one of ancient Egypt's most impressive Ptolemaic temples, was completed in 57 BCE after 180 years of construction. This massive structure, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, represents the pinnacle of Egyptian temple architecture.