Luxor means "Palaces" and it is the premier travel destination in Upper Egypt. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt
the name of "Luxor" means "Palaces" and it is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt.Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the West Bank Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.Luxor has much for travelers to enjoy: vast temples, ancient royal tombs, spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life.
