The Valley of the Kings Located in the West Bank of Luxor, ancient Thebes during the Pharaonic times, the Valley of the Kings is perhaps the most impressive necropolis of ancient Egypt. Since ancient times, the Pharaohs believed that they were to resurrect after their death. This was a big part of their religious belief....
Luxor Luxor is one of the most fascinating touristic destinations in Egypt. Established thousands of years ago. Thebes, as the ancient Greek used to call it, became the capital of Egypt during the flourishing era of the New Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Today is included in various travel packages to Egypt for its startling historical...
New tomb: An archaeological mission, affiliated with France’s University of Strasbourg, made the discovery in the Assasseef valley near the city of Luxor. Two sarcophagi, each containing a mummy, were found. All are in perfect condition. The archaeological dig also discovered around 1,000 funerary statues at the site. The tomb is believed to date to...
Luxor : The word Luxor is Arabic name means ” palaces”, the name of the city in ” Greek- Roman’s ” period was “Thebes ” and the name in ancient Egypt was ” “Wast”. The city in the new kingdom was the capital of Egypt and the center of the religion of the god Amon. The...
