Luxor
Sign in to saveLuxor is a city in Upper Egypt. Luxor had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 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 oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt that was once an ancient capital and remains one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. With a 2023 population of about 285,000, it is nicknamed the City of a Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun and serves as the capital of Luxor Governorate.
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Place details
- Locality
- الأقصر
- Region
- الأقصر
- Country
- مصر
- Population
- 422,407
- Timezone
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52 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Archaeology
- Geography
- Climate
- Cityscape and landmarks
- Architecture
- East bank
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- West bank
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
- Ramesseum
- Deir el-Medina
- Theban Necropolis
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Malkata
- Colossi of Memnon
- El-Assasif
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Tourism development
- Culture
- Painting and sculpture
- Music
- Libraries
- Cinema
- LAFF
- Museums
- Luxor Museum
- Mummification Museum
- Holidays and festivals
- Religious landmarks
- Coptic Catholic Eparchy
- Infrastructure
- Health
- Education
- Transport
- Air
- Roads, taxis, and buses
- River Transport
- Rail
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt. Luxor had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 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 oldest 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.