Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens is a necropolis in ancient Thebes and is in the south of the Valley of the Kings. Members of the pharaohs of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th dynastie were discovered here in more than ninety graves. In contrary to what the name suggests, not only queens were buried here. […]
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are not far from the Valley of the Kings. They are two colossal statues of ancient Egypt, originally opening the temple of Amenophis III, a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. Their construction is dated to the 14th century BC. The colossi are incorrectly named after King Memnon, who occurs in Greek […]
Medinet Habu
Medinet Habu, The Mortuary Temple of Ramses III. is located across from Luxor as part of the necropolis in Medinet Habu. The cult building, built as a million-year house, was used in particular to worship the god-like pharaoh. In addition to the main temple, the temple complex also includes other monuments: an Amun temple, funerary […]
Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile Luxor Egypt
The Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. The necropolis is located near the ancient Egyptian Thebes, in which 64 graves and pits have been uncovered till today, including the Tutankhamun’s tomb with its famous gold death mask, which is exhibited […]
Memphis Egypt former capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom
Memphis Egypt, Slightly south of Cairo is Memphis, the former capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city’s historical past is as significant as it is final: Memphis once held a strategically important position in the Nile Delta, but with the rise of Alexandria, Memphis became less important and was finally forgotten. Cheek our […]
Luxor Egypt Tours open air museum in the world | temple district in ancient Egypt
Luxor Egypt Tours – the city of palaces. It is probably the most impressive open air museum in the world. Its name most likely goes back to its role as a temple district in ancient Egypt. The magic of history is tangible, Luxor’s wealth of historical treasures is one of a kind. The Nile divides […]