Holidays In Luxor – Discover Egyptian Culture
The name Egypt conjures up pictures of Pharaohs and temple. Nowhere were these more common than in Luxor. The modern Luxor is built beside the Nile where the ancient city of Thebes existed. Today many tourists coming to Egypt plan holidays in Luxor as it is a good base for many nearby attractions. The level of accommodation ranges from five stars to much more budget options. Places of note to visit around Luxor include
The Karnak Temple which is also known as the Amun Temple Precinct. The precinct is built over a large area and has a number of temples. But the most important of these is the temple for Amun Ra. In Egyptian religion Amun Ra was a prominent figure.
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, located beside the Amun Temple complex is sometimes overlooked by visitors. It has a well preserved white Chapel and a strong collection of statues.
The Mummification museum has a number of exhibits showing the art of mummification and the tools used to produce the results.
The Luxor Temple is a place that is perhaps visited at dusk or into the evening. Here lighting shows off the colonnades and carvings. There is the remains of an avenue of sphinx sculptures that once was three kilometres long and joined the Luxor temple with the temple of Amun Ra.
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