Luxor Temple - the front is called the pylon

King Tut and his wife/sister. (Jusy trying to keep the bloodline pure)

Statue of Ramses ll - most famous of all pharaohs, save maybe King Tut

Only 4 of our group of 8 could hang in the heat with our guide; about 106 today

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