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Egypt Unveils 3,400-Year Old ‘Avenue of the Sphinxes’

November 25, 2021 by Egypt Travel Blog

After its discovery in the late 1940s and after several rounds of excavations and restorations since then, the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes finally reopened to the public following a grandiose celebration on November 23, 2021 to mark the occasion. The 2.7-kilometer-long road, originally lined with hundreds of rams head sphinx statues on both sides stretching its entire length, connects the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor, two of the most important […]

Filed Under: Culture, Latest, Luxor, Luxor Sites, News

Temple of Seti I at Abydos

February 22, 2021 by Adair MacGregor

While perhaps not as well-known as other sites and temples that line the Nile’s banks, the Temple of Seti I at Abydos is still perhaps one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt. This ancient mortuary temple is located in of one of the oldest capitals and cultural centers of ancient Egypt, and is flanked by other archaeological wonders and temples such as Umm el-Qa’ab, a royal necropolis of early […]

Filed Under: Abydos Sites, Luxor

Temple of Hathor at Dendera

February 19, 2021 by Adair MacGregor

The Temple of Hathor is one of the most overlooked marvels that line the Nile River. One of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt, the structure boasts unique features that blend a long line of ancient cultures and traditions. The site is part of a complex of temples at Dendera that worked as a […]

Filed Under: Dendera Sites, Luxor

The Temple of Horus at Edfu

February 17, 2021 by Adair MacGregor

The Temple of Horus in the city of Edfu was once forgotten to time under the sands of Egypt. Due to this, the resurrected site is one of the best preserved of its period and a stunning example of what worship looked like in ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, god of kingship and the sky, […]

Filed Under: Aswan, Edfu Sites, Luxor

What to See & Do in Luxor

November 9, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

Luxor is Egypt’s number two destination for visitors after the greater Cairo/Giza area further north. Luxor is the area I call the land of tombs and temples because, while there are certainly tombs and temples all over Egypt, Luxor is where the most magnificent ones are located. Most notably in Luxor we have the Valley […]

Filed Under: Cities & Regions, Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, Luxor

New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor

October 25, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

The largest new discovery of ancient Egyptian mummies in over a century has been revealed to the public by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities at a ceremony in the southern city of Luxor, resting place to hundreds of ancient pharaohs, other royalty, high court officials, and evidently more middle class folks as well. The discovery, which […]

Filed Under: History, Latest, Luxor, News

The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

July 20, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

The only property in Luxor to make the Egypt Travel Blog’s and the Egypt Travel Podcast’s list of Best Hotels of Egypt for 2019 is the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa. This property is exquisite from the moment you step into its lobby and I am 100% confident that you’ll be thoroughly impressed by and […]

Filed Under: Egypt Hotel Reviews, Luxor, Luxor Hotels

Luxor’s Winter “Palace” Hotel

September 17, 2018 by Egypt Travel Blog

NOTE: The hotel scene in Egypt can change drastically within a few years as some hotels improve, others decline, and some close unexpectedly for renovations. The Egypt Travel Blog has an updated and more current review of this property in our Best Hotels of Egypt for 2019 feature, which can be found here.  The Winter […]

Filed Under: Egypt Hotel Reviews, Luxor, Luxor Hotels

Luxor Temple

June 18, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

Despite its prominent name, Luxor Temple is actually the second most famous temple in Luxor behind the much larger and greater Temple of Karnak just down the road. However, Luxor Temple has several unique features of its own that merit a visit and some independent attention. The first and most obvious aspect of Luxor Temple […]

Filed Under: History, Luxor, Luxor Sites, The Sites

The Valley of the Queens

May 17, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

The Valley of the Queens in the area of Luxor is a lesser visited royal necropolis in which various family members of several dynasties of pharaohs were laid to rest. As the name suggests, many queens were buried here in elaborate tombs befitting their status and wealth, but many princesses and even princes had dedicated […]

Filed Under: History, Luxor, Luxor Sites, The Sites

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