ancient ruins
Karnak Temple Complex
The largest ancient religious complex ever constructed, developed over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs and featuring the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Luxor
Luxor, Egypt · Africa
About Luxor
Luxor is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Al Bayāḑīyah, 3km from Karnak Temple Complex.
Luxor is in Egypt, with about 420,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Bayāḑīyah, about 4 km away.
Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt. Luxor had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 43.0 km2 (16.6 sq mi) and is the capital of the Luxor Governorate. Nicknamed the City of a Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun, formerly known as Thebes. It was one of the capitals of Ancient Egypt. The city is among the oldestRead more
continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Luxor has frequently been characterized as the ''world's greatest open-air museum'', as the ruins of the Egyptian 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 Theban Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Luxor is a major destination for tourism, with its large hotels and resorts, known also for its famous hot air balloons. The city also contains diversified cultural heritage such as temples, churches, and mosques, co-existing side by side. Around 5 million tourists from around the world arrive annually to visit Luxor's attractions, making a significant contribution to the modern city's economy.
The city is located between latitudes 25-26 North and 32-33 East. It is about 670 km from the Egyptian capital, Cairo, about 220 km north of Aswan. Luxor covers an area of approximately 416 km², with a populated area of 208 km², and its population is estimated at approximately 284,952 in 2023. The nearest seaport to the city is Safaga Port, and the nearest airport is the city's Luxor International Airport.
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What is there to see near Luxor?
Within an hour or so of Luxor: Karnak Temple Complex (3 km), Valley of the Kings (6 km).
Where is Luxor?
Luxor is in Luxor, Egypt, about 4 km from Al Bayāḑīyah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 422,407
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Luxor
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates
- 25.6989, 32.6421
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Valley of the Kings
Royal burial ground containing 63 tombs of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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