Luxor Guide

It is believed that the mortuary temple of Amenophis III, the Memnoneion, is the largest ancient Egyptian temple ever built. It is located between Medinet Habu and Ramesseum on the western side of the Nile, the Thebes West, of Luxor.Read More

The Temple of Luxor is a large temple complex of ancient Egypt located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city now known as Luxor and was built in about 1400 BC. In the Egyptian language, it is known as ipet resyt, "the sanctuary of the south".Read More

Among the destroyed structures is the outstanding Temple of Amun-Re, which has 10 entrances, pylons. The largest entrance has a width of 113m and a height of 45m. The huge portico is located next to the huge pylons. Read More

In terms of visual impact from a distance, there is no rival to Hatshepsut's temples. The unique multi-tiered structure nestled against the limestone cliffs on the shoulder of the river valley is a truly breathtaking sight. Read More

The valley of the queens, which is located south of Thebes-West, is not only home to the graves of queens, but also of family members. Under Ramses III. Princesses were also buried here. Read More

Until 1975, the Luxor Museum consisted of one floor and was expanded to a two-story museum in March 2004. It is located on the bank of the Nile, between the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple, and houses artifacts from Thebes, but also from the entire Luxor area. Read More

The mortuary temple of Sethos I is located 160km north of Luxor in Abydos near the city of Sohag, about 15 kilometers southwest of the present city of el-Balyana. In ancient times it was located directly on the way of the festive procession from the temple of Amun at Karnak to Deir el-Bahari. Read More

The Egypt Valley of the Kings is located on the western bank of the Nile in Luxor, behind "Deir el Behari". It is one of the most famous mortuary sites in Egypt. The valley houses the tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Read More

Luxor is an ancient Egyptian city (Pharaonic City) located on the banks of the Nile River in the heart of Upper Egypt. Luxor is a city with many names. The ancient Egyptians called it Waset, meaning the city of the scepter. When the Greeks came, they called it Thebes. Read More