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At the northern end of the Nile Shopping Centre below the Corniche, Luxor’s Mummification Museum (daily : summer 9am – 1pm & 5-10; winter 9am – 1pm & 4-9 pm ; no photography ) devotes more space to the beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife than to the actual practice of mummification and hardly breaks new ground. It does, however, display a spoon and spatula used to remove the deceased’s brain ( which was discarded by the Egyptians as an important organ), and a finely-preserved mummy of Maser-harti, a XXI Dynasty high priest of Amun. In wintertime on Sundays at 7pm there is a free archeological lecture by such experts as Kent Weeks ( studying tomb KV5 in the Valley of the Kings) and Zbigniew Szafranski ( of the Polish Mission at Deir el-Bahri). Visitors can consult the museum’s Egyptology reference library (daily 9am – 6pm ; free).
Luxor is not just a cornerstone of any Trip through the Land of the Pharos, It is home to the Magnificent Luxor Temple. Know more about the ancient temple of Luxor, who built, when it was built & more.
Karnak Temple in Luxor, Upper Egypt, is often considered the more restored and original structure than Luxor Temple. However, both Temples hold their unique history.
On the West Bank of the River Nile opposite Luxor City, is the site of the world-renowned ‘Valley of the Kings’ which still is the most well-known site for excavations of antiquities and ancient remains.
The dramatic history of ancient Thebes is highlighted by the Karnak Sound and Light Show. With beautiful descriptions of the ancient artefacts, the presentation recounts the accomplishments of several famous Pharaohs.
The Valley of the Queens in Luxor, which is less well known but has its own distinctive history and architecture, is located close to the famed Valley of the Kings across the West Bank from Luxor.
Discover the Temple of the Female ruler of Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut at her mortuary temple whos halls are filled with stories of Hatshepsutes Life, accolades and death awaiting to be unravelled.
The Valley of the Nobles, or "Tombs of the Nobles," offers a fascinating look into the many hundreds of tombs that have been uncovered here via several archaeological investigations over the years.
The Kom Ombo temple is a twin temple, the only one in Egypt. The building was made up of two similar neighbouring parts, each of which may be worshipped independently of the other.
British archaeologist Howard Carter and his crew discovered Tutankhamun's relatively intact tomb and burial chamber, which drew international attention owing to the sheer beauty and amazement of this magnificent elaborate Tombs and treasures.
Dendera, originally called Tentyris, was one of the most important religious centers in ancient Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, south of Qena in Egypt.
Edfu's Ptolemaic temple is the best preserved and one of the most beautiful in Egypt. Built in typical pharaonic architecture, it depicts the appearance and function of an Egyptian temple, with explanations engraved on the walls.
The Colossi of Memnon were only two sculptures in what many consider to be ancient Egypt's biggest sculptural enterprise. each 23 metres tall and weighs a thousand tonnes
The temple is devoted to the god of creation, the ram-headed divinity Khnum. Tuthmosis III constructed the Temple's foundations in the 18th Dynasty.
The carefully chosen collection of sculptures and artefacts discovered in local tombs and temples is labelled in English and beautifully placed against a black background to highlight the greatest qualities.
The Kalabsha Temple, considered the most magnificent Nubian building after Abu Simbel, was erected in the Ptolemaic period on the ruins of an older one from the reign of Amenhotep II and dedicated to the local god Mandulis, who was linked with Isis and Osiris.
Hot air balloon rides above the Valley of the Kings are one of the most magnificent experiences you're likely to have while in Luxor.
Ramses II's mortuary temple, which was built as part of his funeral complex, took around 20 years to be completed.
The Temple of Hathor at Dendara may not have the majestic grandeur of Seti's building at Abydos, but its fantastic astronomical ceiling and virtually intact rooftop sanctuaries provide a rare glimpse into the sun ceremonies at other cult sites where they have not survived.
The well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus is Egypt's second largest temple. The site's construction took around 200 years. Well-preserved hieroglyphs have offered information on the religion of Horus and its accompanying temples.
One of the Pharaohs was regarded as one of the finest builders and passed on his abilities and expertise to his son Ramses II. A more elaborate Temple in terms of carvings and design, as opposed to many of the more simple Temples seen around the country.
Ancient Egyptian art and architecture have been excellently preserved at Ramses III's Mortuary Temple.
The Ptolemaic Temple of Deir El-Medina, which was erected on the site of three ancient temple constructions, is a particularly rare sight in Egypt.
Luxor's Mummification Museum, located at the northern end of the Nile Shopping Centre below the Corniche, gives more room to ideas about death and the afterlife than to the actual practise of mummification and scarcely treads new ground.
Learn about the history, location, and more of the Temple of Amenhotep III, one of Ancient Egypt's most fascinating monuments!