Thebes was once ancient Egypt's capital and the cultic center of its most prominent god: Amun. It also was home to one of the largest temple precincts in the ancient world: Karnak.

Obelisks over Karnak Two of three obelisks at the Temple of Amun at Karnak Temple Complex tower behind the Great Hypostyle Hall. The obelisk of Thutmose I (r. circa 1504-1493 B.C.) is on the right ...

Together, the three gods made the divine triad at Thebes, and the temple for Amun is a central part of the Karnak complex. Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu represent the divine triad of Thebes.

Together, the three gods made the divine triad at Thebes, and the temple for Amun is a central part of the Karnak complex. Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu represent the divine triad of Thebes.

Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt. ... A number of deities were worshipped at the site, including Amun, the chief god of Thebes. Advertisement.

Together, the three gods made the divine triad at Thebes, and the temple for Amun is a central part of the Karnak complex. Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu represent the divine triad of Thebes.

Together, the three gods made the divine triad at Thebes, and the temple for Amun is a central part of the Karnak complex. Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu represent the divine triad of Thebes.

Archaeology mystery as 2,600-year-old pot of gold found in Egypt ancient temple ... Amun was the chief god of Thebes, his wife Mut was a mother goddess, and their son Khonsu was a moon god.