The Ancient City
Walk into Karnak's forest of 134 papyrus columns. Who built the Great Hypostyle Hall, what its carvings show, and how to see it at its best.
Discover Luxor’s Tombs of the Nobles—vivid wall paintings, daily life scenes, and hidden gems of the Theban Necropolis on the West Bank of the Nile.
The only major Greco-Roman temple in the Theban region not dedicated to the Theban Triad — Deir El-Shelwit is Luxor's quietest site and one of its most rewarding.
The Tomb of Ameneminet (TT277) in Qurnet Murai shows a Ramesside priest honoring the deified Montuhotep II and Ahmose-Nefertari. Royal statues, court ritual, and visiting tips for this Luxor tomb.
Inside the Tomb of Userhat (TT56) on Luxor's West Bank: a royal audience, a marsh hunt gone chaotic, and one of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna's best-preserved noble tombs. Visiting tips included.
For nearly 500 years, the craftsmen who built Egypt's royal tombs lived here. Here's the history of Deir el-Medina, its painted artisan tombs, and everything you need to visit.
The complete guide to things to do in Luxor: top temples and tombs, hot air balloon rides, day trips, ticket prices, food, and where to stay in Egypt's ancient capital.
Five gateways lead into one of Karnak's quietest corners — where a black granite Sekhmet sits in near-darkness and the Memphite Triad holds court away from the tour groups.
A short reading list for Luxor: novels, history and site guides matched to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple, with plans for one week or one month.
Browse every Explore Luxor guide in one place, from temples, tombs and pharaohs to food, travel tips and day trips, organized into 15 topic sections.
