Ancient Thebes Necropolis, Egypt
From series “The Unesco World Heritage Sites in Africa”
The Thebes Necropolis is one of the most important sights of Egypt. Here, one can see the unique burials of pharaohs, preserved memorial stamps and other historical buildings connected with the culture of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. Among the memorials one must mention, in particular, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located in the district of Deir el-Bahari. The memory temple of Ramses III. Is also very interesting and worth seeing.
Most of the monuments that can be seen on the territory of the Necropolis were erected in the period from the 22nd to the 12th century BC. Surprisingly, many of them have retained their original shape almost invariably after several thousand years. The most famous and significant sights of the historical complex are the Karnak and Luxor Temples, which are connected with each other by a beautiful avenue of Sphinxes. They are the most magnificent temple complexes and are located on the eastern coast of the Nile. Several thousand years ago, houses of the nobility and chic palaces were situated next to these temples. The sumptuous complex was surrounded by exotic gardens with rare plants.
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ATM bankomat: 'National Bank Of Egypt - ATM' located in 3 km (
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Supermarket: 'Fresh Market' in 4 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'McDonald's' in 3 km
Railway station: 'Luxor' in 4 km
Nearest airports:
» Luxor International Airport LXR - in 11 km
» Aswan International Airport ASW - in 184 km
» Marsa Alam Int Airport RMF - in 198 km
» Hurghada International Airport HRG - in 208 km
» Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport SSH - in 307 km
» Luxor International Airport LXR - in 11 km
» Aswan International Airport ASW - in 184 km
» Marsa Alam Int Airport RMF - in 198 km
» Hurghada International Airport HRG - in 208 km
» Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport SSH - in 307 km
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Best hotels near Ancient Thebes Necropolis
Pharaohs Hotel
Located in 0 km from Ancient Thebes Necropolis
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Rooms: 30
Route on the map:
Rooms: 30
All the rooms at Pharaohs overlook the mountains of Valley Of Queen or the gardens. Each one has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking
West Bank Hotel
Located in 1 km from Ancient Thebes Necropolis
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Rooms: 11
Route on the map:
Rooms: 11
All units are fitted with tiled floors. Each room features a satellite TV, a minibar and a balcony overlooking the mountains of Valley of the Queens. … More: photo, rates and booking
Queen Palace Hotel Luxor
Located in 2 km from Ancient Thebes Necropolis
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Rooms: 8
Route on the map:
Rooms: 8
All the apartments feature a balcony overlooking the garden, mountain or river. Each includes a living room with a satellite TV and a kitchen … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Diletta
Located in 3 km from Ancient Thebes Necropolis
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Rooms: 2
Route on the map:
Rooms: 2
Accommodation will provide the guest with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is a full kitchen with a refrigerator. Private bathrooms also … More: photo, rates and booking
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The unique temple of Hatshepsut Queen, located in the district of Deir el-Bahari, is one of the oldest architectural monuments in the world. According to the historical data, construction work was completed in 1473 BC. The author of the project remains unknown, but his …
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Top destination around Ancient Thebes Necropolis - Luxor
In the past, the ancient Egyptian city of Waset existed on the land of modern Luxor. The Greeks called this city Thebes or “the city of the 100 gates” because Luxor was standing on the former capital of the Ancient Egypt – Thebes. The history of the old capital started in the 3rd century BC. Luxor became a major settlement yet in more than 2,000 BC. This is the time when pharaohs from the 11th Dynasty ruled in Egypt. A major period of prosperity and development started for this city in the 16th century BC.
When the Greek-Roman period started in the country and the capital was moved to Alexandria, Thebes didn’t lose its importance and remained one of the main cultural and religious centers of the Egyptian Kingdom. When the Arabs conquered the “treasure of the Nile”, the city got a new name – Luxor. During its long history, the city witnessed many important events in the timeline of the region. For example, Pharaoh Akhenaten was the first ruler who was encouraging Egyptians to worship only one god – Aton. In modern days, the river separates the city into “the city of the living” and “the abode of the dead”.
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When the Greek-Roman period started in the country and the capital was moved to Alexandria, Thebes didn’t lose its importance and remained one of the main cultural and religious centers of the Egyptian Kingdom. When the Arabs conquered the “treasure of the Nile”, the city got a new name – Luxor. During its long history, the city witnessed many important events in the timeline of the region. For example, Pharaoh Akhenaten was the first ruler who was encouraging Egyptians to worship only one god – Aton. In modern days, the river separates the city into “the city of the living” and “the abode of the dead”.
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