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For
centuries Egypt has had a magical attraction for visitors
from all over the world.
Egypt, the land of the pharaohs, is a place of wisdom,
atmosphere and charm that cannot be compared to anything
else.
For thousands of years, Egypt has been on the crossroads
of different cultures and its ancient culture was a major
influence on the early development of several religions
and ways of life.
In Luxor (called Thebes in ancient times) and the surrounding
area we find many of the highpoints of classical civilization: |
Senmut
is the architect of the Hatsjepsoet- temple |
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Luxor – West Bank:
- Colossus
of Memnon
- Valley
of the Kings, 65 graves, the most well known being
that of Tutankhamen
- Valley
of the Queens, 75 graves, including that of Nephertari
- Graves
of the nobles
- Medinet
Habu, the tomb of Ramses II
- Ramesseum,
temple dedicated to Amon and
Ramses II
- Temple
van Hatjepsut, the only ever female pharoah
- Tomb
of Seti I
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| In
Luxor - East Bank:
- Luxor
Temple
- Temple
of Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt
- Museum
of Luxor with an introduction to and an overview
of the history and artifacts of Thebes
- The
museum of mummification
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| Aswan
(210 km)
- Philae-temple,
Greek-Roman temple of Isis
- Temple
of Abu Simbel, famous majestic temple of Ramses
II
- Nubic
museum, history, art and culture of Nubis
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Other
places of interest
- Abydos
(160 km):Temple of Seti I, cult location of
Senmut
- Dendera
(60 km): Temple of the goddess Hathor
- Edfu
(100 km): Temple of Horus, best preserved
temple of Egypte
- Esna
(60 km): Greek-Roman temple of Khnum
- Kom
Ombo (60 km): Temple of Kom Ombo, cult location
of Horus and Sobek
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| There
is an enormous amount of literature written about
these treasures (eg. The travel guides from Dominicus,
Lonely Planet). |
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