A visit to Egypt suggests ancient civilisations and history aplenty. And indeed this is what holidays in Luxor provide. Situated on the site of the renowned city of Thebes, Luxor has history wherever you look and therefore makes a good base for exploring the area. Choices of holiday can be from ultimate pampering to more budget orientated choices. There is any number of places to visit but some of the highlights 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.
Across the Nile from Luxor lies the famous Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt's biggest tourist attractions. It was here at least 63 tombs of the Kings were built. There are around 18 tombs that are open to tourists, but these are not all open at the same time. The most well known tomb is that of Tutankhamen. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the Queens and royal children were buried.
The Open Air museum which sits beside the Amun Ra Precinct is often missed by visitors. But its collections including the White Chapel and the statutory collection are considered to be well worth visiting.
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.
Across the Nile from Luxor lies the famous Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt's biggest tourist attractions. It was here at least 63 tombs of the Kings were built. There are around 18 tombs that are open to tourists, but these are not all open at the same time. The most well known tomb is that of Tutankhamen. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the Queens and royal children were buried.
The Open Air museum which sits beside the Amun Ra Precinct is often missed by visitors. But its collections including the White Chapel and the statutory collection are considered to be well worth visiting.
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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