Amitava Ray

Amitava Ray

I'm a photographer (1979), a blogger (2006), and a reference article's author on Wikipedia, enhancing your next assignment with illustrated knowledge before moving on.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple of Egyptian Landmarks
Luxor Temple on the eastern bank of the Nile River, built around 1400 BCE by King Amenhotep III, was completed by Tutankhamen and Horemheb and expanded by Ramses II.

Khonsu Temple

Khonsu Temple Relief of Karnak Temple Egypt
The Khonsu Temple, located in the southwest corner of the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor Governorate, Egypt, is a remarkable archaeological site dedicated to the deity Khonsu, the son of Amun and Mut. This temple stands in confrontation with Luxor Temple and is connected to it by a recently revealed avenue of sphinxes. The Khonsu Temple, constructed during the reign of Ramses III, approximately 1186–1155 BC, was primarily built to honor Khonsu, the moon god and a member of the Theban triad, which includes his parents, Amun and Mut. Ramses III undertook the construction of this temple by demolishing a previous structure that occupied the site, utilizing some of its stones in the new temple’s construction. Here's a detailed overview of the Khonsu Temple:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple image near Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and 100 AD. Cult Egyptian temple honoring Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The largest religious structure ever built.