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The city of Luxor is located in southern Egypt on the east bank of the Nile River. It stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the capital city of the Pharaohs from the sixteenth to the eleventh century B.C.
How to Spend a Day in Luxor?
Karnak Temple: This temple complex was the most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. It was the biggest temple in the country, having grown larger throughout time as several pharaohs constructed additional structures and minor temples dedicated to other deities.
Luxor Temple: The temple was erected in honor of Amun-Ra, the deity of the sun, the sky, and the beginning of life. Similar to the Karnak temple, the Luxor temple is composed of structures erected in honor of several deities from various eras.
The Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is a vast valley sandwiched between two mountains that are lined with rock-cut tombs. During the New Kingdom, when Egypt's capital was Thebes (now Luxor), this used to be the burial ground for the pharaohs.
Temple of Hatshepsut: This temple honors Hatshepsut, the first woman to rule ancient Egypt alone for 21 years, and is split into three levels. The Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple is surrounded by mountains and is a well-enduring stone structure.
The Colossi of Memnon: The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous stone sculptures that depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III sitting and gazing out at the Nile River with his hands resting on his knees.
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