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Sacred Lake at Karnak
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مدينة طيبة القديمة ومقبرتها
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February 6, 2026
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This is the most impressive of all. It stands between the 4th and 5th pylons.
Size & Weight: It is approximately 30 meters high and weighs about 340 tons. This makes it the tallest standing obelisk in Egypt.
Material: It is made from a single piece of pink granite quarried in Aswan.
Special Feature: Originally, the top was coated with electrum (an alloy of gold and silver) so that it would reflect sunlight and shine far and wide.
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delimited by the Amun sanctuary in the North and the first two courtyards …
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 90 m
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