Holidays In Luxor – Explore Egyptian History
A trip to Egypt is full of wonder and surprises. A different culture and a history that stretches back about as far as it can go. Luxor is built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes and lies on the river Nile. Luxor is a prime tourist destination and holidays in Luxor can be as luxurious or as frugal as you like. There is something for everyone. The top sights to see are:
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 most famous Valley of the Kings. Here the Egyptian kings would be entombed. The most well known of these was the tomb of Tutankhamen, the boy King. There are known to be 63 other royal burials in the area and it is a popular place for archaeologists. Of these tombs only 18 are open for public viewing and not all on the same day. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the royal Queens and royal children were buried.
One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.
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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