The city is located on the Nile, in ancient times Luxor was the capital of Egypt, at one time it was called Thebes. What to see in Luxor?
Let’s list:
The Karnak temple complex has reached us in ruins, but many architectural forms have survived to this day. Tour guides advise to see the well-preserved obelisks and pylons – the front gates;
On an excursion to Luxor from Hurghada, you can visit the Alley of Sphinxes – a place decorated with sculptures with the heads of rams or people. In ancient times, there were 1,350 sculptures, 650 sculptures have survived to this day;
The Colossi of Memnon or the king of the Ethiopians – statues 18 meters high, preserved from the burial temples of Amenhotep;
The Valley of the Kings is a cemetery of pharaohs, as well as their loved ones. There are more than 60 tombs here. After restoration, 10 statues were opened.
Excursions to Luxor from Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada are an opportunity to touch the ancient history of mankind. Luxor is a holy place where you can feel the peace and strength of our ancestors, this place is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.