Although Karnak had been known to Europeans since the end of the Middle Ages, the possible significance of the Bubastite Portal was not apparent prior to the decipherment of hieroglyphics.
Meskipun Karnak telah dikenal oleh orang Eropa sejak akhir abad pertengahan, nilai penting Gerbang Bubastis tidak tampak jelas sebelum arti aksara hieroglif dapat dipecahkan.