The temple complex of Karnak is located not far from the eastern bank of the Nile, close to the city center of Luxor. It houses three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples and a series of outer temples, combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over a period of 1500 years. Some thirty different pharaohs contributed to the construction of this site, enabling it to achieve a scale, complexity, and variety that is second to none. The ancient complex covers a total area of approximately two square kilometers and was the religious center of the New Kingdom for almost 2000 years. The Temple of Amun, the main building of the complex, is the largest place of worship ever built. It is surrounded by two other gigantic temples dedicated to Amun's wife Mut and his son Khonsu respectively.

The Luxor Temple is located directly on the eastern bank of the Nile, about two kilometers south of the Karnak Temple. It is a testament to the continuous history of Egypt, beginning with the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule until the 14th century AD, when a mosque was built in the complex to commemorate Abu Al-Haggag, who brought the islamic faith to Luxor. Many pharaohs have contributed to the construction of this massive temple over the years, including Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Ramesses II and Amenhotep III. The Temple of Luxor is rich in chronicles from the past: descriptions of the Battle of Kadesh, accounts of the Opet Festival, the story of Amenhotep III's mother being impregnated by a god, and other stories of the pharaoh's exploits can be seen on the columns, obelisks, and walls of the temple. Also noteworthy is the Sphinx Avenue, which connects the Luxor Temple with the Karnak Temple.