Karnak Temple Complex is a landmark in Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt, and a filming location for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Verified facts
- Located in Luxor, Luxor Governorate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11383, SRC-11376 - Appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me (movie, 1977)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11383, SRC-11376 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis), inscribed 1979
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12243, SRC-12244, SRC-12538 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis, inscribed 1979)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12243, SRC-12538, SRC-13198
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11376 — https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/hashima-island-japan (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11383 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spy_Who_Loved_Me_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12243 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnak (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12244 — https://www.britannica.com/place/Karnak (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12538 — Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities – Ancient Thebes and its Necropolis (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13198 — UNESCOHunt — Temple of Karnak (Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Spy Who Loved Me filmed?
Karnak Temple Complex, in Luxor, Luxor Governorate, is a real-world filming location used for The Spy Who Loved Me.
Where is Karnak Temple Complex located?
Karnak Temple Complex is located in Luxor, Luxor Governorate.