temples
the Temple of Luxor, open daily May-September 6AM â 8PM, October-April 6AM-9PM, admission LE 50, LE 25 student - as it stands today, largely the work of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II the Great whose colossi and obelisk stand at the entrance. Also to be seen is the small "hanging" Mosque of Abu al-Haggag, its position a reflection of the ground level that had built up before excavation of the temple precinct
the Temple of Karnak - more accurately, the Temples of Karnak, open daily May-September 6AM-6PM, October-April 6AM-5PM, admission LE 65, LE 35 student
the Karnak Open Air Museum - an off-shoot to the Karnak temple complex, accessed just before the Second Pylon at left, featuring an amazing array of statuary and reconstructed temple structures. Don't miss this! Ticket to be bought from the Karnak ticket office. Open 6AM - 5.30PM daily. Entry LE 15, LE 10 student.
