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Luxor, erstwhile Thebes is a historic and ancient city of Egypt. Sightseeing In
Luxor takes you to one of the numerous exotic locales steeped in history and aesthetic
value.
The Valley of the Kings is the site where the pharaoh's underground tombs have
been constructed. The various tombs such as those of Tutankhamun, Ramses III
and IV reveal much about the funerary rites of Egypt and also showcase the day
to day life in the country. The kings their reigns and their virtues have been
elucidated in these tombs. The world watched awestruck, as these tombs revealed
unimaginable treasures and prized relics besides the actual mummies and coffins
of the Pharaohs.
A number of religious sites and shrines that have been built in Luxor are major
sightseeing spots in Luxor as well. The nearby Temple of Kanark is the largest
temple complex constructed by mankind. A number of other temples such as the
temple of Hathor and Hatshepsut and the Temple of Seti I are famed for giving
the world insights into ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. The rituals
and practices of Egypt are vividly etched on the walls and ceilings as paintings
and bas relief work.
The Deir el Bahari is a ruined site where the laborers and workmen of the New
Kingdom had settled. The tombs of this site and the temples here, the living
quarters here speak volumes of the plebian lifestyle of the age.
Besides their historic and archeological value, these sightseeing destinations
in Luxor help reveal much about this ancient civilization in terms of art, craft
and culture. The mystery shrouding the civilization has been dispelled by the
relics and archeological artifacts unearthed in theses spots.
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