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  Egyptvoyager.com: Towns - Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is the world's greatest open-air museum, filled with the awe-inspiring monuments of ancient civilization.
Luxor is part of ancient Thebes: 'The Hundred-Gated City' as it was called by the renowned Greek historian, Homer, because of its buildings and large gates.
Luxor remained the seat of power from 2100 to 750B.C. That is why the visitor is awed by the city, made immortal by its huge pillared-monuments along both banks of the Nile.
www.egyptvoyager.com /towns_luxor.htm   (295 words)

  
 Luxor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It has often been called the "world's greatest open air museum", with the ruins of the temple complex at Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank of the Nile, including the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
Luxor is an excellent base for touring Upper Egypt, and is a popular holiday destination, both in its own right and as a starting or finishing point for Nile cruises.
And yet, on the other side of the river, the supreme masters of Kemet — the "Black", as Egypt was then called — consecrated a large portion of their treasures in hope of expensive trips in the afterlife.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Luxor   (1006 words)

  
 Luxor (or Thebes), Egypt
The ancient Egyptian name for the area was Thebes, which is comprised of Luxor and Karnak, on the east bank of the Nile, the Valley of the Kings and the mortuary temples, which are located on the west bank.
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet.
The Temple of Luxor was built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Egypt/Around/egypt-discover-luxor.html   (863 words)

  
 Luxor Egypt information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
This outdoor museum has the largest collection of historical monuments in Egypt, distributed throughout the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak north of Luxor, and Thebes on the west side of the Nile.
The Luxor area of Upper Egypt was the Thebes of the ancient Egyptians - the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms.
Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, was dedicated to Amun-Ra, whose marriage to Mut was celebrated annually, when the sacred procession moved by boat from Karnak to Luxor Temple.
www.roadtoegypt.com /luxor.htm   (927 words)

  
 Luxor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Nile valley (Upper Egypt) is a narrow thread of cultivated land which varies from less than one to several miles in width.
Court of Ramesses II Beyond the entrance pylon of Luxor Temple is the Court of Ramesses II (c.1279-1213 B.C.E.).
Standing in the shadow of the First Pylon of the Temple of Amun at Karnak (in Luxor, Egypt), one is struck by the length of its east-west axis and the colossal size of its columns.
academics.memphis.edu /egypt/luxortm.htm   (1028 words)

  
 Luxor, Egypt
And yet, on the other side of the river, the supreme masters of Kemet — the "Black", as Egypt was then called — consecrated a large portion of their treasures for their expensive trips in the afterlife.
Ruined, Thebes did not forfeit any part of its importance and was rather integrated in an entire commercial net of land, fluvial, desert and maritime routes that was established by the Persian conquerors, who wished to link the parts of their vast empire in a definite way.
The tourist industry – in Egypt in general and in Luxor in particular – was seriously affected by the resultant slump in visitors and remained depressed for at least the following five years.
creekin.net /c3329-n58-luxor-egypt.html   (1102 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is on the east bank of the Nile river, which is only about 500 metres wide at this point.
Egypt's population is 90% Muslim, but is tolerant towards other ways of life: alcohol consumption is permitted, women have equal rights with men and can go out of doors if they want without covering their heads, and so on.
Egypt is dominated by the Nile river and is clearly divided into two regions.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A2082845   (3034 words)

  
 CBS - The Amazing Race
The town of Luxor, or Al-Uqsur, occupies the southern half of the site of Thebes, capital of ancient Egypt and among the mightiest cities of the ancient world.
Situated on the Nile's east bank in Upper Egypt, about 419 miles south of Cairo, the area is known as "the world's greatest open-air museum" because of the remarkable archaeological richness of Thebes' ruins.
Luxor and Karnak, which occupies the northern half of the ruins, comprise the "City of the Living," where people dwelt and worshipped.
www.cbs.com /primetime/amazing_race5/show/episode06/destinations.shtml   (875 words)

  
 Luxor Egypt - Nile Cruises and Temples
Luxor Egypt is located in upper Egypt 675 km south of Cairo on the right bank of the Nile river.
Luxor includes the village of Karnak (Karnak Temple) to the northeast and the ancient monuments and the burial ground, Valley of The Kings, on the other side of the Nile and, of course, the Luxor Temple.
Despite of the influence of tourism Luxor is still a minor city with old houses and buildings.
www.travel-to-egypt.net /luxor-egypt.html   (186 words)

  
 Luxor Villa Al Diwan Luxor Egypt
Luxor has often been called the worlds greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more.
The number and preservation of the monuments in the Luxor area are unparalleled anywhere else in the world that know of.
Actually, what most people think of as Luxor is really three different areas, consisting of the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor and Thebes, which the ancient Egyptians called Waset, which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.
www.worldaccomodation.com /angol/continent/africa/egypt/luxorhotel/villa/luxorvacationrental.php   (262 words)

  
 Luxor Temple of Thebes in Egypt
In ancient Egypt the temple area now known as Luxor was called Ipt rsyt, the "southern sanctuary", referring to the holy of holies at the temple’s southern end, wherein the principal god, Amun "preeminent in his sanctuary", dwelt.
However, recent hypotheses suggest that the temple of Luxor, a collection of irregularly developed structures begun during the reign of Amenhotep III and then expanded, particularly by Ramesses II, and still further enlarged in later years, should be considered a sanctuary dedicated to the celebration of the royal ka.
Hence, Luxor Temple was the power base of the living divine king, and the foremost national shrine of the king’s cult.
www.touregypt.net /featurestories/luxortemple.htm   (2946 words)

  
 Hotels Luxor Egypt Luxor Accommodation
Luxor, the city that's often named the largest open door museum in the world.
Le Meridien Luxor Hotel is situated in the city of ancient treasures and cultural heritage.
The Sofitel Karnak Luxor is located alongside the river Nile at the northern side of the ancient City of Luxor, the hotel is 5 kilometers far from the heart of the town, 18 kilometers far from the international airport and 3 kilometers far from Karnak Complex.
www.safariegypt.com /egypt_hotels/luxor_hotels.htm   (690 words)

  
 Sheraton Luxor Resort (Egypt-Luxor)
The Luxor Sheraton Resort lies on the east bank of the River Nile, built into 8 acres of gardens.
It is an ideal base from which to explore the city of Luxor with its exciting history and monuments.
Luxor Temple is 3 Kilometers away and The Valley of the Kings and Queens 13 Kilometers.
www.holidayhotels.com /hotel.php?HID=20031217125152509773   (351 words)

  
 Luxor, Egypt: Hotels and Accommodation
The Jolly Ville Mövenpick Luxor Resort is located on Crocodile Island, 4 km from the city center, with free shuttle bus/boat service to downtown.
Gaddis Hotel Luxor is set among the oldest monuments of man and a special combination of first class facilities Hotel has 55 rooms, 3 suites Bamboo styled,private, balcony and overlooks either the Nile or swimming pool, telephone, color T.V., in-house video, satellite channels and private bath...
This hotel located in the city center of Luxor, 50 meters from the Nile at the end of the popular "Nile Corniche" avenue and only a few minutes walking from the famous Luxor Temple.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Egypt/Hotels/hotels-egypt-luxor.html   (655 words)

  
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After a swift flight to Egypt, we were met with the warmth of Egypt.
I think that in the Luxor area it is one of the most impressive complexes to wander through.
The Luxor temple itself was one of the temples where one of us succeeded (for a while) in skating through the entrance and then to the temple.
feijes.demon.nl /Verhalen/lux030206v   (2164 words)

  
 Luxor Egypt Museums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Get more from your Luxor vacation with a trip to one of the many world renowned museums in Luxor and Luxor museums.
You'll find details on botanical museums in Luxor (and Luxor botanical gardens), science museums in Luxor, natural history museums in Luxor, Luxor war museums, royal museums in Luxor, and those dedicated to industry in Luxor and famous people in Luxor.
Links are also included to Luxor ticket agents selling tickets to various Luxor events and concerts in Luxor - some of which may be held in Luxor museums.
www.a-zoftourism.co.uk /Museums-in-Luxor.htm   (398 words)

  
 Luxor Hotels : Egypt Hotel Reservations
Egypt Hotels Reservation offers best Luxor hotel and resort with special rates, Nile cruises, golf, special offer tours, rates, BandB budget hotel, resort, accommodation and special travel discounts in Cairo, Safaga, El Gouna, Sharm ElSheikh, Hurghada, Aswan and the red sea.
Capital of Egypt when the pharaonic empire reached its full power and glory, riches were lavished upon the temples and tombs built in the surrounding area.
In the very centre of the modern town is the temple of Luxor, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes to the temple of Karnak.
www.egyptreservation.com /luxor.htm   (362 words)

  
 Pyramisa Hotel, Luxor, Egypt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Luxor is the area with the highest concentration of ancient monuments and archaeological remains in the world.
The town of Luxor itself is the setting for the Luxor and Karnak temples.
Within walking distance of Luxor’s main archaeological attractions, the hotel has eight acres of gardens.
www.good-hotels-guide.com /africa/egypt/luxor/pyramisa.htm   (110 words)

  
 Luxor Egypt Hotels ... Jake.com
Luxor, EG The Luxor Hilton is a unique resort hotel on the east bank,directly on the river Nile in the village of Karnak, and is only 5 minutes drive from the Karnak...
Luxor, EG The hotel is situated on Crocodile Island, a beautiful private island - oasis with lavis gardens located on the banks of the River Nile.
Luxor, EG Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor Is Five-star Luxury On The Nile Rivers East Bank.
hotels.jake.com /int/eg/luxor-hotels.html   (222 words)

  
 Luxor and Karnak photos
Egypt has risen and fallen, Ancient Greece has come and gone; the Roman Empire, The Mongols, Napoleonic France, The British Crown have all been birthed, lived their lives, and sunk into desolation, and you have seen them all.
Luxor Temple was one of the first items of antiquity that I saw last evening when I arrived from the States.
My most profound thought today was that if I were to build a temple to honor God (and I lived many millennia ago and had unlimited power and resources), I would probably build a temple like the ones that I saw today.
www.highrock.com /travel/Egypt2001/Luxor2.htm   (1215 words)

  
 Map Luxor Egypt - Biggest Egypt resource on the Internet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sixth Pylon in the Temple of Amun At Karnak in Luxor, Egypt.
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 Luxor (Egypt) - Review - welcome to luxor egypt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We got a taxi back to Cairo airport £5 and flew from there to Luxor where we stayed at the isis 4 star b+b.
This hotel is lovely it has beautiful gardens and sits on the bank of the nile it has two swimming pools, Our room was a suit with the best view possible.
After our stay in Luxor we flew from ther to Sharm el shiek to the Hyatt Recenacey 5 star delux (what a hotel) I felt like I was ritch and famous you wont get any hassle here I can tell you that.
travel.ciao.co.uk /Luxor_Egypt__Review_5362227?xid=3797807a9fb24bc9c5d948be88f663fbe0   (1473 words)

  
 Hotels in Luxor, Egypt
Description: Le Meridien Luxor is ideally located in the heart of the tourist district in Luxor, the city of ancient treasures and cultural heritage.
The Sofitel Karnak Luxor is located alongside the river Nile at the northern side of the ancient City of Luxor, only 5 kilometres from the town centre, 18 kilometres from the international airport and 3 kilometres from Ka.
It is located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of a tropical garden close to the Temple of Luxor and a 15 min drive to the airport.
athensohio.net /online-hotel-reservations/Egypt/Luxor   (680 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Luxor, Egypt - Hotel Comparison   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
GADDIS in Luxor The Gaddis Hotel Luxor is metres from one of Africa’s biggest tourist attractions - the River Nile.
The hotel is located on the Nile Corniche along the magnificent River Nile, and in close proximity to the temple of Luxor.
City centre 185 bed rooms, the hotel is located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of the imperial capital of Pharaonic Egypt.
www.hotelcomparison.co.uk /cheap-hotels/hotel_luxor.htm   (363 words)

  
 Luxor - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Luxor pyramid -- If you go out to the sidewalk in front of the place you can get a great shot of the Sphinx replica with the big fl pyramid behind it.
Blackened ceilings in the high temples of Karnak and Luxor, and the temple of Horus at Edfu, are evidence that as recently as a century ago they were buried to...
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak arrives in Luxor within hours on a brief visit in which he inaugurates monumental projects and inspects monumental sites, which...
news.daylightonline.com /Luxor.html   (2365 words)

  
 Selected Hotels in Luxor, Egypt - MyWay Travel
Ancient Waset, or Luxor as this former capital of Egypt is named today, is the largest outdoor museum in the world.
Luxor is a rather small town compared with Cairo and Alexandria.
Egypt is far more than a handfull of package tours, so dive in and look at real tour options.
www.egyptmyway.com /hotels/luxor   (758 words)

  
 Pyramisa Isis Luxor (Egypt-Luxor)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Isis Hotel is one of the biggest and most popular five stars hotels in Luxor, and it has been fully renovated during summer 2004.
Isis Hotel is built on 28 acres of subtropical landscaped gardens directly on the Nile, in the middle of the shopping centre of Luxor, and only a few minutes walk from the famous Luxor Temple (approx.
There is a free Transfer between Pyramisa Isis Luxor Hotel & Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays for guests who split their stay between these two hotels.
www.holidayhotels.com /hotel.php?HID=20031217124012473765   (634 words)

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