Luxor Temple

From Karnak Temple, we were taken to a papyrus showroom. We were shown how papyrus is traditionally made using the plant itself. It was fascinating to learn about the process but I wasn't tempted to buy anything!

We then went to see Luxor Temple. We had passed it earlier in the day and, from the road, it looked decidedly unremarkable. However, returning at night and seeing it floodlit was an entirely different experience. It looked amazing!! There were lots of visitors, but, fortunately, it wasn't as crowded as Kom Ombo last night so we were able to get around and see the temple properly.

Luxor Temple was constructed in about 1400 BC. Unlike the other temples in Thebes, it is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, Luxor Temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Indeed, many experts believe it may have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned.Read more