Luxor Collection (page 50)

Cairo to the Cape, an Escorted Tour through Africa
Cover illustration for Cairo to the Cape, an Escorted Tour through Africa. A map of Europe and Africa shows the route from Cairo to the Cape and the stopping places en route -- Port Said, Luxor

Carrying water - Luxor, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt - Native girl carrying water on her head in a large amphora

Lanteen-rigged Dhows, Luxor, Egypt, 1884
Engraving of a riverside scene at Luxor, Egypt, showing a number of dhows under sails and oars and, in the background, several boats being built on the shore

Luxor Hotel / Egypt / C. 1970
The front of the Luxor Hotel with Arabic arches and palmtrees

Obelisk at Luxor
The remaining in situ obelisk before the main front entrance to the Temple at Luxor. The sister obelisk was moved to the Place de la Concorde in Paris

Rameses Ii / Carving / Luxor
RAMESES II (THE GREAT) Wall carving of Rameses II at the Temple of Luxor

Luxor Temple (Detail)
The front Pylon at Luxor showing the massive seated statues of Rameses II and the empty base of the obelisk now standing in the Place de la Concorde, Paris

Luxor Temple Columns
The distinctive shape of the columns of the Temple at Luxor. This view shows evidence of the later re-use of the site in the apse of a Christian Church at the rear

Luxor (Front View)
The Great front Pylon of Luxor Temple, which originally was fronted by 6 statues of Rameses II, two sitting and four standing. Built around 1250 BC

Luxor / Lotus Columns
Luxor Temple - Lotus Flower pillars, testament to the grandiose design of Egyptian religious buildings of this period

Rameses Ii / Luxor Statue
RAMESES II (THE GREAT) surviving carved head at the Luxor Temple site

Luxor Columns (Shadows)
The papyriform pillars (shaped in the form of the papyrus plant) with dramatic shadows in the evening light

Luxor Temple Courtyard
Luxor Temple; courtyard surrounded by pillars and statues of Rameses II. The two tourists give a good idea of the immense scale of the carved figures

Luxor Temple / Egypt
Some of the massive papyriform columns and one of the immense statues of Rameses II at Luxor

Temple of Luxor / Egypt
A detail looking through the front Pylon at Luxor toward the columned hall beyond. The two weathered forms of Rameses II sit in stately pose behind the one remaining obelisk

Rameses II & Nefertiti
RAMESES II (THE GREAT) with Queen Nefertiti shown making an offering to the Sun God Amun on a wall relief at the Temple of Luxor

Hypostyle Hall
The Papyrus pillars of the Great HYPOSTYLE HALL, at sunset. Begun in the reign of Rameses I and completed in the reign of Rameses II, Karnak Thebes (modern Luxor), Egypt

Temple of Luxor
Giant, seated statues of RAMESES II ( The Great ), in front of the Pylon of the AMUN TEMPLE (TEMPLE OF LUXOR), Thebes (modern Luxor ) Egypt

Goddess Hathor
Pillar depicting the Egyptian goddess HATHOR, in the Hathor Chapel of the Hatshepsut (or Hashepsowe) Temple - Deir el- Bahri - Thebes (Luxor), Egypt

Treasure Found by Howard
Part of the treasures found by Howard Carter at the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

River Nile at Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Granite slab showing Tutmose IV shooting arrows through lead pillow, Luxor Museum, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of wall at Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Middle Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The River Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Gezira Town, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Balloon over the River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cruise ships on the River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view of Luxor Temple and the River Nile, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Luxor and the River Nile, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Middle Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cruise ships on the Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Middle Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Boats (feluccas) on the Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Middle Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Fields along the Nile, near the town of Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Luxor suburbs, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

View of the River Nile and the town of Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The town of Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Fields along the Nile, near Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A view of the River Nile at sunrise, near Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Floodlit statues of Ramses II, Temple of Luxor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

El Souk market, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hilton Luxor Resort Spa, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Luxor Temple, Luxor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Balloons near Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Balloons near Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt, Africa

Row of Sphinx with ram heads at the great Temple at Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Row of sphinx with ram heads at the great Temple at Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the great pharaoh Rameses II with small statue of his daughter Bent anta between his legs in the forecourt behind the first Pylon of the great Temple at Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes

Giant granite obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics at the great Temple at Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Luxor, the ancient city of wonders, holds within its borders a treasure trove of history and culture. From the Book of the Dead to the Papyrus of Any, ca. 1275 BC, Luxor is steeped in mystical tales that captivate the imagination. Standing tall in all its grandeur is the Statue of seated Ramses II, commanding attention in the Court of Ramses II at Luxor Temple. This magnificent structure stands as a testament to Egypt's glorious past and has been recognized by UNESCO for its historical significance. As dawn breaks over Luxor, hot air balloons carry adventurous tourists on early morning flights over the Valley of Kings. The breathtaking view from above reveals tombs that once housed pharaohs and queens who now rest eternally. A vintage poster advertising the Tomb of Nefertiti takes us back to an era when explorers were drawn to this enigmatic land. It speaks volumes about Luxor's allure even decades ago. The Nile gracefully flows through Luxor, with view cruises boats dotting its waters against the backdrop of The Winter Palace Hotel. This picturesque scene captures both tranquility and luxury intertwined. Karnak Temple beckons visitors with open arms as they explore its vast expanse dedicated to Amun & Sacred Lake. Every step taken here echoes with whispers from ancient times. The Temple of Khonsu at Karnak transports us further into Ancient Egypt's mystique - a place where gods were worshipped and rituals performed amidst awe-inspiring architecture. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Tutankhamun's tomb in Valley of Kings' antechamber - a glimpse into his opulent afterlife preserved for eternity. Fragments from Nebamun's tomb paintings transport us back to Thebes during Egypt's 18th Dynasty - vibrant depictions capturing life’s beauty frozen in time on these sacred walls.