Preserving Karnak is not just the work of one team or one nation; it is a collective effort that bringstogether experts, archaeologists, and institutions from around the world. The monumental task ofconserving and studying one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites...
One of the most exciting aspects of Karnak stones project team at Karnak is the process of linkingindividual blocks to their original locations within the Great Hypostyle Hall, one of the most iconicfeatures of the temple complex. Through meticulous documentation and...
Salt crystallization is one of the most persistent and damaging threats to the preservation ofsandstone structures at Karnak. Over time, moisture from the environment seeps into the stone, andwhen the water evaporates, salts trapped within the stone can crystallize....
s we carefully examine the stone blocks at Karnak, we’ve discovered remnants of something truly remarkable: traces of the vibrant pigments that once brought the temple walls to life. These ancient hues, red, blue, yellow, and black, offer a rare glimpse into the...
At Karnak, every stone block has a story to tell (Every scratch and groove tells a story), but many ofthese stories are hidden beneath layers of weathering and time. To reveal these concealed details, weturned to an extraordinary technique: Reflectance Transformation...
