During the 18th Dynasty, the pharaohs decided to hide their tombs on the hillside, abandoning the pyramid tradition, to deter tomb robbers. Each pharaoh also built his mortuary temple far…
Located north along the Corniche, the Luxor Museum houses an impressive collection of antiquities. Among the highlights are a small but important display depicting the young pharaoh Thutmose III, and…
Karnak is the most important ancient site in Egypt, containing the temple of Amun-Ra and the surrounding buildings in Luxor. This temple is unique in that it was built over…
Esna is a beautiful city located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Luxor. The city is unique in that it was built on top of the ruins of the…