Luxor
In ancient times, Luxor was called the city of Thebes, the great capital of Upper Egypt during the age of the New Kingdom.
Sitting on the east bank of the Nile River in the heart of the Sahara desert, Luxor today is home to iconic historical Ancient Egyptian sights like the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of legendary rulers such as Tutankhamun and Ramses VI; the Valley of the Queens where the Pharoahs' wives are buried; Karnak Temple, the wold's second largest ancient religious complex; the Temple of Medinet Habu, characterized by gorgeously inscribed reliefs; the highly impressive Avenue of the Sphinxes, and more. The Luxor Museum showcases a precious collection of local artifacts while the Mummification Museum fascinates visitors by sharing insight into this ancient preservation art that is synonymous with the country's history.