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Valley of The Kings
2h · Admission ticket not included
Located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, this small area contains a surprising amount of exquisitely decorated tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is a tomb for the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties (Heliopolis Kingdom). This desert valley contains the ancient tombs of many Egyptian pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, Thutmose III, and Seti I, as well as powerful nobles and the wives and sons of the pharaohs. The Valley of the Kings consists of two valleys, the East Valley and the West Valley. Currently, the Valley of the Kings is a World Heritage Site.
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Temple of Hatshepsut
1h · Admission ticket not included
The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, located on Kings Valley Road in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the most well-known historical attractions in the country. Constructed during the 15th century BCE, the temple is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Set against stark cliffs, the temple consists of three terraces, which feature rows of colonnades reminiscent of Classical architecture, and its interior includes paintings and hieroglyphics . The temple is a must-see for tourists visiting Luxor, and it is also included in most tour packages.
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Colossi of Memnon
15m · Admission ticket not included
Colossi of Memnon Two colossal stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing in front of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, located in Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. These statues date back to 1350 BC and are made of blocks of quartzite sandstone that were quarried and transported from Jabal al-Ahmar (near present-day Cairo) to Thebes. The statues are located west of the modern city of Luxor and face east towards the Nile River. The statues depict the king seated on a throne and stand 60 feet high. The Colossus of Memnon has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, gaining fame due to its majestic appearance and the mystical sounds emitted by the giant northern statue at sunrise, known as the "Vocal of Memnon." The origin of the Colossians is unknown. , but legend has it that it brought good luck to those who listened to its strange sounds.
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The Karnak Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
The Karnak Temple Complex, located in Karnak, Luxor Governorate, Egypt, is considered one of the largest and most important religious complexes in ancient Egypt. The construction of the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (1971-1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom and continued until the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305-30 BC). It consists of a wide range of decaying temples, stupas, chapels, and other buildings, the most famous of which is the Great Column Hall, which has 134 massive columns arranged in 16 rows. The complex was built over a period of more than 1,000 years, mainly between Dynasties 12 and 20. In 2001, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) undertook emergency installation and repair, removal of salts and chemicals, and developed a long-term conservation remediation plan to address ongoing monitoring and maintenance issues On site. The Karnak Temple is located in Karnak, Luxor Governorate, in southern Egypt, on the eastern side of the Nile River bank. Built around 2055 BC
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Luxor Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Luxor Temple is located in the city of Luxor, Egypt, on Corniche El Nil Street. It was mainly built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses III, and completed by Tutankhamun and Horemheb. The complex includes a temple dedicated to Alexander the Great, as well as other shrines and structures. A tour of the temple is recommended, as it provides an insight into Amenhotep III's vision. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
