Ancient Thebes

The Storied History of Luxor, Egypt – From Rise to Rediscovery Explore the captivating history of Luxor Egypt – a saga of decline and rediscovery, unveiling treasures lost to time. Luxor, ancient Thebes, is located gracefully along the meandering banks of the Nile River. It emerges as a captivating city that stands as a living...Read More

The Monolithic Colossi of Memnon In the vast plain that stretches out around western Thebes, between the Nile and the Valley of the Kings, are the remains of the monumental road which led to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. The Colossi of Memnon are all that remain of what was once the largest mortuary...Read More

Secrets Unearthed at Luxor Temple Luxor Temple was built by the pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE), the grandson of the military genius Tuthmosis III. It was expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Numerous other sovereigns, including Tutankhamun, Horemhab, and Alexander the Great enriched the construction with reliefs, inscriptions, and minor buildings. Luxor...Read More

Karnak Temple: Where Pharaohs Whispered to Gods Karnak Temple complex was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. It lies about 3km north of Luxor Temple. This huge complex which actually contains many separate temples covers 1700 years of expansion and an area of 300 acres. The Karnak...Read More

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari in Luxor Step into the realm of the Temple of Hatshepsut, where the echoes of ancient Egypt’s grandeur and architectural mastery resonate. Situated against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this imposing monument reveals the captivating tale of one of Egypt’s extraordinary female pharaohs. Embark with us on a voyage...Read More

Valley of the Kings in Luxor The ancient Egyptian kings used to be buried in huge pyramids for a long time (2630-1550 BCE), like the Great Pyramids of Giza. The last royal pyramid was built in 1550 BCE by pharaoh Ahmose I in Abydos. Unpredictably, pharaohs ceased building pyramids due to grave robberies. They decided...Read More