Security guard at the security scanner at the hall leading to the Karnak temple

The role of security guards can be very boring, being present at monuments for regular work, and yet expected to remain at a high level of alert when something happens. This is a photo of a security guard next to the security scanner at the hall leading to the Karnak Temple. It is mandatory for all tourists to pass through this security process and undergo security checks before they can actually go to the Karnak temple.
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