ABSTRACT
The most ancient areas that remain at Karnak are the Middle Kingdom court, the White Chapel of Senusret I, and a large brick ramp which gives access to the Montu precinct on the north-west side, this latter not strictly a part of the temple of Amun. However, although the Middle Kingdom court was once the most sacred area of the temple, we can only guess at its splendour, for, sadly, it is also the most ruinous area. Much other evidence has come to light, as we shall see, giving tantalising glimpses of the early temple.
