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Is Karnak Temple under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

Short answer: As of 2 Nov 2026, Karnak Temple in Cairo and Egypt is clear of scaffolding, with no works or closures reported.

No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

Karnak Temple, Cairo and Egypt: the classic view
The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2010), not a current photo. René Hourdry, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Is Karnak Temple under scaffolding or closed?

Yes, it should look like the photo. No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

Are any works planned at Karnak Temple?

No works are announced at Karnak Temple as far as we know. We last checked on 2 Nov 2026.

What can I visit instead of Karnak Temple?

Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo and Egypt is a good alternative that is open.

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