• Karen HechingerAfrica 2023Traveler
    Luxor Temple - the front is called the pylon
    Another pharaohAvenue of the SphinxesKing Tut and his wife/sister. (Jusy trying to keep the bloodline pure)Pharaoh rowStatue of Ramses ll - most famous of all pharaohs, save maybe King TutOnly 4 of our group of 8 could hang in the heat with our guide; about 106 today1

    55. Egypt: Luxor - Luxor Temple

    July 18, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 102 °F

    The Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile River, was constructed approximately 1400 BCE.

    Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a pharaoh, but rather to the rejuvenation of kingship. Apparently it was where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned.Read more