Holidays In Luxor - Explore Egyptian History
A visit to Egypt suggests ancient civilisations and history aplenty. And indeed this is what holidays in Luxor provide. Situated on the site of the renowned city of Thebes, Luxor has history wherever you look and therefore makes a good base for exploring the area. Choices of holiday can be from ultimate pampering to more budget orientated choices. There is any number of places to visit but some of the highlights 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 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.
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 museum of Mummification has examples of human and animal mummies as well as displays of techniques and tools.
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.
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.
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 museum of Mummification has examples of human and animal mummies as well as displays of techniques and tools.
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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