Secrets beneath sands: 3,000-year-old sacred island discovered under Egypt’s Karnak Temple

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Secrets beneath sands: 3,000-year-old sacred island discovered under Egypt’s Karnak Temple

Friday 10th October 2025, 10:28AM

Astonishing new research reveals Karnak Temple was built on a natural river island over 3,000 years ago, a 'primeval mound' symbolizing creation. Geoarchaeological studies uncovered this sacred landscape, showing how ancient Egyptians deliberately shaped the environment to align their grandest religious center with cosmic beliefs. This discovery rewrites Karnak's origins.

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