Sights in Luxor

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Ruins in Luxor

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The Karnak temple is the largest in Egypt. It's absolutely amazing, and was never finished. Today there are many well-preserved re

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Historical Monuments in Luxor

Luxor Temple

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The Luxor Temple, positioned in the heart of ancient Thebes, was built mainly during the XVIII and XIX Egyptian dynasties. It was

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Historical Monuments in Luxor

Medinet Habu

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It was the first of the great temples we visited in Egypt and, maybe because of this, or perhaps because of its good condition, th

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Ruins in Luxor

Valley of the Kings

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In my visit to the Valley of the Kings I was able to enter three tombs. It is a wonder to enter and see the paintings, sarcophagi

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Historical Monuments in Luxor

Tomb of Tutankhamun

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Within the Valley of the Kings, the most interesting thing is Tutankhamun's tomb. Although it is now empty ,because everything is

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Cemeteries in Luxor

Valley of The Nobles

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Tombs of the great dignitaries are in this valley. The themes illustrated on the tombs depict scenes from the life of the deceased

Cemeteries in Luxor

Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)

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This is the valley of craftsmen and artisans. There are small, but fully furnished tombs here which belonged to artisans, workers

Cemeteries in Luxor

Valley of the Queens

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The Valley of the Queens, also known com Biban el-Harim, is near the valley of the artisans, Deir el-Medina. Here, there are 80 gr

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Sacred Scarab at Karnak

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The word Khepra, meaning beetle, was one of the most powerful symbols in ancient Egypt. This was regarded as a symbol of perfectio

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Theban Necropolis

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Temples in Luxor

Temple of Khnum

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Temples in Luxor

Temple of Khonsu

Cemeteries in Luxor

Tomb of Ramesses IX

Temples in Luxor

Dendera Temple Complex

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Historical Monuments in Luxor

Tomb of Menna (TT69)

Activities in Luxor

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From Hurghada: Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip

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23.72 £

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Hurghada: Luxor Highlights & Valley of the Kings with Lunch

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24.30 £

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From Luxor: Full-Day Tour of the East and West Banks

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starting from

24.16 £

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour from Luxor

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starting from

70.33 £

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From Hurghada: Full-Day Tour of Luxor

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starting from

53.96 £

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