| Page Views: 118 Last Visit to Luxor: March, 2008 | Luxor, Egypt by MonicaLouise - last update: Jun 5, 2008 |
When the Arabs arrived in the 7th century, they named the city El-Uksur, "palaces" - which later became Luxor, one of the most monumental cities of the ancient world. Modern Luxor was built on the site of Thebes, the capital city of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom (1550-1069 B.C.) The Nile divides the "Land of the Living" (Karnak and Luxor Temples) from the West Bank or "Land of the Dead" (the tombs contained in the Valley of Kings & Queens, and the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut).
The lively town of Luxor itself should be given a closer inspection for it's Egyptian hustle bustle and charm. Shops, markets, outdoor food vendors, back alleys, caleche traffic and the local cacaphony of commerce contribute to the overall experience.
Visit my travelogues for more photos and info on these area sights:
Karnak
Necropolis of Thebes/Valley of the Kings,Queens
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and
Luxor Temple |
|  | CALECHE FOR TOURISTS Horse drawn carriages are available for hire. |
| | TAXI FOR LOCALS Locals ride in taxis that are converted pickup trucks. |
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MikeBird Sat Jan 10, 2009 16:27 UTC
Superb photos fo stunning place. Loved your travelogue, thanks for the memories, Mike | uglyscot Tue Apr 8, 2008 09:45 UTC
Great page for a great site. We were there not long after the massacre at Deir el Bahri, so had the oportunity to see things without too many crowds. |
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