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Luxor is a city located in Upper Egypt, in the province of Qena. It was the ancient city of Thebes - the capital of Ancient Egypt. The early Arab travelers, who admired Luxor for the numerous monuments and ruins scattered around the city, gave it its name. In Arabic Luxor means "the palaces".

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Dromis, the long alley bordered by sphinx
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Imposing columns
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Every night, a sound and light show
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Sites to visit in Luxor - East bank

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
The Museum of Luxor
The Mummification Museum

Sites to visit in Luxor - West bank

The Colossi of Memnon
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Valley of the Nobles
Hatshepsut Temple at Deir El-Bahri
Medinat Habu Temple of Ramses III

The Ramesseum
Temple of Esna

 
 
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