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Egypt Announces the Discovery of a New Ancient Tomb

This amazing discovery occurred at the Draa Abul Naga necropolis, near the city of Luxor which is around 700km south of Cairo. It’s believed that the tomb contained the remains of goldsmith Amenemhat and his wife, while another tunnel led the teams to another mummy and her two sons.

The 7 Oldest Cities on Earth that Still Stand

Luxor, Egypt (5,200~ years) Luxor, situated in Upper Egypt along the banks of the Nile River, is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history dating back over 5,200 years.

Take a Tour of the 7 Most Iconic Old Temples in the World

Luxor Temple, Egypt Image Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Gerd Eichmann Located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor, in the ancient city of Thebes, the Luxor Temple was built in 1,100 and 1,600 BC during the reigns of several pharaohs - Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC), Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC), and Horemheb

Explore Egypt's Wonders in This Photo-Log Journey

The Colossi of Memnon Source For 3400 years, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the river Nile from the city of Luxor.

This Travel Log Will Take You Through Egypt's Wonders

The Colossi of Memnon Source For 3400 years, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the river Nile from the city of Luxor.

15 Must-Visit Places In the Incredible Continent of Africa...

Luxor, Egypt The name Luxor is synonymous with Ancient Egypt, not least for the Temple, with its enormous columns and hieroglyphs. The ancient city is also home to many unique museums, such as the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum.

15 Must-Visit Places In the Incredible Continent of Africa

Luxor, Egypt The name Luxor is synonymous with Ancient Egypt, not least for the Temple, with its enormous columns and hieroglyphs. The ancient city is also home to many unique museums, such as the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum.

These Archaeological Finds Left the World Mystified

A "Lost Golden City" near Luxor Image credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities A team of archeologists has unearthed a "Lost Golden City" near Luxor (ancient Thebes) in Egypt.

Photography is FORBIDDEN in These 10 Tourist Destinations

Valley of the Kings Location: Luxor, Egypt The Valley of the Kings is the burial place of Egyptian kings who lived in the 16-11th century B.C. and it's a fascinating sight to behold, but the valuable relics and artifacts held in this place and extremely fragile, and so photography is strictly forbidden

Kids Have Been Known to Occasionally Cause Massive Damage!

Carves his name into 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture A Chinese teenager on a visit to Luxor in Egypt in May 2013 thought it would be a great idea to carve “Ding Jinhao visited here” into a 3,500-year-old sculpture.

Your Ultimate Ticket Around Our Impeccable World of Color

Spice booth at a market in Luxor, Egypt - Africa These spices are natural, but they blend in so well with the rest of the colors at an African market place. They come in conspicuous bucket loads, spreading their unmistakable aromas around the place to make sure you won't miss them.