Beyond the stone blocks is an area containing four reconstructed chapels. The first is the White Chapel of Senusret I, the second is an alabaster shrine for Amenhotep I, and the third is the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut. There is also a small chapel of Tuthmosis IV. A large temple built by Thutmosis III is presently being restored.

The White Chapel of the 12th dynasty pharaoh, Senusret I. The carvings are still remarkably clear as can be seen from the cartouches in the two details. I really like the carving below - as it shows how the same text is repeated from left to right, and from right to left in the same inscription.

The chapel was discovered in 1927, as infill in one of the pylons. Karnak was built over many centuries, and buildings were taken down, and used as filling within the new pylons. This would explain the wonderful state of preservation of the chapel. Reconstruction began in 1937, and it was the first building constructed in the Open Air Museum.

Below are several details from the interior columns, showing the exquisite

raised reliefs. Most are of the pharaoh making offerings to Amun, and Amun-Min.