Overview
Archaeological landmarks in Luxor
Luxor is full of spatial and temporal evidence of the existence of the Pharaonic civilization throughout the ages; visitors to these places can also enjoy many activities in various landmarks in Luxor, most notably:
Speaking with tour guides at each tourist attraction
Taking photographs of the most important artifacts and temples
Buying souvenirs and small carved statues
Watching sound and light shows in various museums in the city
Valley of the Kings
On a paved rocky road, visitors can reach the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, located on the west bank of the Nile, to see more than a hundred ancient tombs of the Pharaonic families, climb the slopes of the Valley of the Kings, then watch the sunset from the top of the valley, and take souvenir photos.
The valley is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known as the “Royal Funerary City” because it contains many tombs of the kings of the Pharaonic state, such as:
The tomb of King Tutankhamun
The tombs of Kings Thutmose III and IV
The tomb of Amenhotep II
The tombs of Kings Ramses I, II, IV, and VI
Location
Valley of the Kings Road, near the Kharga Oasis Department, West Bank area
Working hours
Visiting the Valley of the Kings is allowed from 9 am to 5 pm