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 The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and
New Kingdom Egypt, Luxor has much to offer the traveller,
from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular
desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. Often
described as an open air museum, Luxor lives up to its name
with name with its unparalleled historical monuments.
LOCATION
Luxor is situated in the Nile valley, in the southern part
of Egypt.
HOW TO REACH
One can reach via air, through the Luxor International Airport.
Also train travel exists between Ramesses Station, Cairo to
Luxor.
MUST SEE TOURIST SPOTS
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is an Egyptian archaeological locality
in the hills immediately behind the West Bank of Luxor. One
of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the
world, it is the burial place of most of the pharaohs of Egypt
of the New Kingdom period. Inside the tombs, the kings' formal
names and titles are inscribed along with his images and statues.
Most of the tombs were cut into the limestone following a
similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken
sarcophagus chamber. The texts in the tombs are from the Book
of the Dead the Book of the Gates and the Book of the Underworld.
Temple Complex of Karnak
The Temple of Karnak is actually consists of three main temples,
smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located
about three kilometers north of Luxor situated on 247 acres
of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient
name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred)
of Places". The largest temple is dedicated to Amon.
This vast complex was built and enlarged over a thirteen hundred
year period. Enormous brick walls enclose the three main temples
of Mut, Montu and Amun. The temples are strewn with images
of Ankh - the ancient symbol of eternal life. The greatest
part of the temple is the magnificent Hypostyle Hall consisting
of 134 massive columns 23 metres high creating an impression
of enormous 'power' and strength.
Medinet Habu
The Medinet Habu is the last great architectural work of the
pharaonic period. It was built in the 12th century by Ramses
III. Medinet Habu is modeled after the Ramesseum. The mud
brick walls that surround the temple once protected the entire
population of Thebes from Libyan invaders in the 20th Dynasty.
The temple also acted as an administrative center for Thebes.
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