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|  | A mix of the vibrancy of an Upper Egyptian metropolis and the splendor of ancient Thebes, Luxor boasts an archeological heritage unique in the world. It's a look back to the time of the pharaohs, 1400 B.C.
Temple of Karnak
This sanctuary dedicated to the glory of Amon, Mout and Khonsu is so huge it could hold ten cathedrals! In the Temple of Amou enter the Great Hypostyle Hall: the forest of 134 papyrus columns leaves you speechless!
Luxor Museum
A small museum with great treasures: jewelry, furniture, statues and steles from Theban necropolises. The star attraction? Sculpted sandstone blocks of a Talatat wall in the temple of Karnak built for Amenhotep IV. |
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| | Valley of the Kings
Necropolis of the ancient city, the Valley preserves the memory of the pharaohs buried under the cliffs. Of the dozens of royal funeral sites, be sure to visit the tomb of Ramses VI, decorated in astronomical images, or that of Tuthmosis III, niched in the most inaccessible place in the canyon.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
This monument, rising out of the plain in a series of terraces carved into chalky cliffs, is one of the most remarkable of ancient Egypt. In the large central courtyard, contemplate the incredible well-preserved bas-reliefs depicting Hatshepsut's divine birth. |
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