Restoration Efforts On Egyptian Temple at Karnak

The video discusses the reconstruction of the Karnak temples on the Nile, highlighting their status as one of the wonders of the world. The restoration is a collaborative effort between the Egyptian government and the University of Chicago, using plans and hieroglyphics to authenticate the process. The hypostyle, the largest colonnade ever built, is a focal point of the restoration. The ruins, well-preserved due to the arid desert climate, have stood since an earthquake destroyed the city in 27 BC.

How old are the ruins of the temples of Karnak?

What natural disaster affected the city where the temples of Karnak are located?