Egypt's Contribution to History
...n honor of their pharaohs as a symbol that their king was a god who owned the nation. They were built with amazing strength and durability and 80 still remain as a striking characteristic of Ancient Egypt. The wealth and power of the Egyptians is reflected in their magnificent temples such as the Anon Temples at Thebes and the temples of Karnak and Luxor. These temples were houses of worship to the many gods and goddesses the ancient Egyptians worshipped. The temple of Luxor is still worshipped in today, proving the amazing durability of these places of worship. As priests in the temple became more powerful, with the Pharaoh being the highest priest, tombs became a part of great temples. The tomb was located in the innermost part of the temple. Only the Pharao...