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The Romans built a fort at the site and it is thought that around 1,500 Romans were stationed at the site. Although it seems that the religious function of the site had largely been eclipsed by its military function and some blocks of masonry from the temple were used in the construction of military buildings, a few other Roman additions suggest that this process was not complete.
Part of the Holy Land, Egypt offers a fascinating mixture of ancient pyramids, temples and other religious monuments. There are numerous possibilities to explore Egypt from desert treks to trips down the Nile or scuba diving in the Red Sea and along the Sinai coast. Cairo, which means “The Triumphant”, is home to the pyramids, sphinx and over 17 million residents within its metropolitan area. Luxor is often described as the world’s largest open air museum, built on the ancient city of Thebes. The Karnak temple complex, located near Luxor, is a collection of ancient temples, chapels and various other buildings.
