The Nile River is the most astonishing river cruise destination in the world, and Luxor has some of its biggest and best ...

while at the same time referencing an incident between two cities at the height of Egypt’s empires Luxor (then Thebes) and Amarna.

5. Karnak Temple Complex Another one of the oldest temples in the world is the Karnak Temple Complex located in ancient Thebes, now modern-day Luxor. Karnak, believed to have been built 2,000 to 4,000 ...

Brown is currently leading excavations at Deir el-Ballas, on the banks of the Nile about halfway between Abydos and Luxor, where Theban kings may have launched some of their military campaigns ...

Since then, the Concord (or Luxor) Obelisk has been on display to residents and visitors alike, it has been studied and scrutinized, and probably captured in more selfies than is fair for a monument.

The most convenient ways to get around Luxor are by tour bus and bike. Driving can be a bit chaotic in the city, and taxis are likely to overcharge tourists who don't negotiate fares. Both ...

Luxor's North African location and popularity with tourists mean you'll find everything from authentic Egyptian establishments to European-inspired restaurants and Western fast food joints.

Two soldiers fight; art on a ceramic vase from Athens Museum. Credit: Athens Museum / CC BY 2.0 The special forces of Ancient Greece, from the Band of Thebes to the Hetairoi of the army of Alexander ...

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A French Egyptologist has uncovered seven secret messages hidden on Paris's Luxor Obelisk, revealing ancient Egyptian secrets that have remained undiscovered for hundreds of years. Dr Jean-Guillaume ...