The name Egypt conjures up pictures of Pharaohs and temple. Nowhere were these more common than in Luxor. The modern Luxor is built beside the Nile where the ancient city of Thebes existed. Today many tourists coming to Egypt plan holidays in Luxor as it is a good base for many nearby attractions. The level of accommodation ranges from five stars to much more budget options. Places of note to visit around Luxor include
The Amun Temple precinct (which is also known as the Karnak temple as it is located in the Karnak area) is the location of the Temple of Amun Ra, one of the principle Egyptian gods, was the most significant place of worship but there are a number of massive temples here which were constructed over a long period of time.
The Valley of the Kings is located on the other side of the Nile from Luxor. It was here that the Kings were entombed. The most famous of the Kings here was Tutankhamen. In the valley are tombs of at least 63 kings and excavation continue. Of these only 18 are open to visit and not all 18 are open at any one time. The Valley of the Queens is where the Royal queens and children were laid to rest. For many these valleys are the prime destination when taking holidays in Luxor.
One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.
The small museum of Mummification has exhibits of both human and animal mummies. There are displays of the mummification process and the tools used.
The Luxor temple dates from the 14th century BC and has an avenue of Sphinxes. These originally stretched 3km down to the Amun Temple. This is one spot that is particularly attractive at dusk and after dark as the light plays off the large colonnades and carved reliefs.
The Amun Temple precinct (which is also known as the Karnak temple as it is located in the Karnak area) is the location of the Temple of Amun Ra, one of the principle Egyptian gods, was the most significant place of worship but there are a number of massive temples here which were constructed over a long period of time.
The Valley of the Kings is located on the other side of the Nile from Luxor. It was here that the Kings were entombed. The most famous of the Kings here was Tutankhamen. In the valley are tombs of at least 63 kings and excavation continue. Of these only 18 are open to visit and not all 18 are open at any one time. The Valley of the Queens is where the Royal queens and children were laid to rest. For many these valleys are the prime destination when taking holidays in Luxor.
One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.
The small museum of Mummification has exhibits of both human and animal mummies. There are displays of the mummification process and the tools used.
The Luxor temple dates from the 14th century BC and has an avenue of Sphinxes. These originally stretched 3km down to the Amun Temple. This is one spot that is particularly attractive at dusk and after dark as the light plays off the large colonnades and carved reliefs.
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