16 Unique Things to Do in Luxor Egypt
- By Magdy Fattouh
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There are unique things to do in Luxor, Egypt; Compared to other Egyptian cities, Luxor has more ancient tourist attractions and things to do for visitors. This town is like a living museum because it has many massive temples and tombs with wall paintings from ancient Egypt.
Luxor is the largest city and capital of Upper Egypt. There are some of the most critical sites from ancient Egypt. Luxor, which used to be called “Thebes,” is known as the “World’s most incredible outdoor museum.” Here, in the rocky valley of the West Bank, are the vast tombs that were started by the pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom. These pharaohs built so many buildings that they covered the banks of the Nile river.
Valley of the Queens
- By Magdy Fattouh
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The Valley of the Queens was known in ancient times as ‘Ta Set Neferu,’ which was a word that denoted a location of beauty as well as a place where royal offspring and spouses might be found.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
- By Magdy Fattouh
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In 1922, the then well-known British archeologist Howard Carter and his crew discovered the virtually entire Tomb and Burial chamber of Tutankhamun, which drew international attention owing to the sheer beauty and awe of the magnificent tombs and items found there.
The Valley of the Nobles
- By Magdy Fattouh
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As the Valley (Tombs) of the Nobles is commonly known, it provides a fascinating insight into the hundreds of tombs that have been discovered here over time and through numerous archeological digs
The Valley of the Kings
- By Magdy Fattouh
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The Valley of the Kings is included in the best Egypt vacation packages because it is located on the West Bank of the River Nile, directly across from Luxor City, and is the site of the world-renowned ‘Valley of the Kings,’ which is still the most well-known site for excavations of antiquities and ancient ruins today.
