Luxor is a City in Egypt known for being steeped in both history and culture, and as a great holiday location.
Even til today Archaologists from around the world flock to see the history and mystery this city provides. And still the Egyptian Archaologists continue to find more and more undiscovered relics hidden for thousands of years!
Right in the city, on the East Bank of the Nile, stand two amazing Temples!
Luxor Temple was known as “Ipet resyt,” (Place of the Seclusion of Amun-Re). It was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Re, his wife Mut, and his son Khonsu.
Also on the West Bank is the outstanding Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a Queen renowned for proclaiming herself King and for her powerful rule for over 20 years.
Cut out of the rock at Deir el-Bahri and known as “Djeser-Djeseru” Hatshepsut Temple is an outstanding feat of Architectural magnificence, and is definately one of the best of Luxor’s Tourist Attractions.
Prepare to be amazed!
And, what about the famous Giant Statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
These statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III have stood for the past 3400 years in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from Luxor.
Another magnificent temple, not always on the tourist’s bucket list, is Habu Temple. Located on the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor, Medinet Habu, is by far one of the best temple complexes in Egypt.
This area was one of the most earliest known in the Region, associated with the worship of Amun, indeed the Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut built a small temple on the site and dedicated it to Amun.
And, if you get a chance you should consider taking a Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor, where you can view the East and West Bank of the Nile and get the most magnificent of photo opportunities.
