The Quran refers to Pharaoh as "the one of the pillars," in Surah Sad (38:12):

Skeptics have historically argued that this statement was a mistake because the pillars and obelisks attributed to Pharaohs were thought to be built earlier, during the Middle Kingdom. However, modern archaeology reveals that while the construction of the Karnak Temple did indeed begin in the Middle Kingdom, the massive pillars and obelisks in the Great Hypostyle Hall were largely constructed later, during the New Kingdom, specifically by Pharaohs like Seti I and Ramesses II* (Arabic: "the pillars") used in the Quran correctly identifies the iconic pillars and obelisks that were a significant feature of the New Kingdom, when Egypt was ruled by Pharaohs. These pillars, symbolic of the primeval waters and the creation of the world, were erected during the time when the term "Pharaoh" was used for rulers of Egypt. This is precisely the period referenced in the Quran, suggesting no mistake in the claim that Pharaoh was associated with these "pillars." Thus, the Quran's mention of "Pharaoh of pillars" aligns with the archaeological findings, which indicate that the impressive pillars and obelisks of the Karnak Temple were indeed constructed during the New Kingdom, a time when Pharaohs reigned. How could an unlettered man from 1400 years ago have known such specifics about who built the Karnak Temple's iconic pillars? The Quranic reference is not only historically accurate but aligns perfectly with modern findings, making the claim of "Pharaoh of pillars" far ahead of its time.