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...
Our work at Karnak goes far beyond the technical aspects of studying and conserving ancient stones.It’s a deep commitment to preserving a cultural legacy that has stood for millennia, connecting past,present, and future generations. Each step we take, from documenting...
In the world of archaeological conservation, technology has become an invaluable tool, and atKarnak, 3D scanning and photogrammetry have revolutionized the way we document and preservethe ancient stone blocks. These cutting-edge techniques allow us to create...
