Some of the more damaged structures inside the Karnak temple in Luxor

In many of the previous photos, you would have seen some great examples of items inside the Karnak temple that are wonderfully preserved even though there have been 35 centuries since the temple was made. Many of the structures that are seen as preserved have been actually restored. However, this photo shows a section of the temple where the structure has seen the wear and tear of the centuries gone past, and where the wall has broken. You can still see some of the carvings on the walls, but the overall impression is that of strong wear and tear.
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