View of scaffolding for repair work at the Karnak temple in Luxor

Like most buildings that were built in Ancient Egypt, the Karnak temple was built many millenia ago; so it remarkable that they survive in recognizable form nowadays. But like most other structures, it requires maintenance and repair on a regular basis; in this photo, you can see the scaffolding that has been erected so that repair and restoration work can happen on the walls of this magnificent temple.
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