avenue of ram-headed criosphinxes at the temple of amun, karnak, luxor, egypt

africa amonra amun ancient antique approach architecture avenue bank building civilization column columns complex contributions criosphinx culture decoration dynasty egypt egyptian gods hall headed heritage hieroglyph hieroglyphic historic history honors isis karnak king landmark largest luxor montu monument nile not only original osiris other pharaoh ptah ram ramheaded ramses religion religious remembered row ruins rulers site sphinx sphinxes statues stone such symbols temple their unesco who wished world