On the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor lies the Valley of the Kings, home of many historical sites. There are over 60 tombs with over 120 chambers in the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs were buried here. They believed that they would meet their gods here in the afterlife. You will also find the area that the tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered. Unfortunately, most of the tombs are not open to the public. SInce the 18th Century, this places has been a popular archaeological exploration spot. It is truly unique. It is also one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and in 1979 it became a World Heritage Site.
Luxor Temple
The Temple at Luxor is right in the centre of Luxor, so if you do head to Luxor you shouldn’t miss it. The annual festival of Opet was celebrated at the temple, which was built in around 1400BC. You will gaze in amazement when you realise that this place is well over 3000 years old. The complex is lit up spectacularly, so an evening visit is well worth it. The temple is a deservedly popular attraction.
The Temple of Karnak
This vast complex of ruined temples, pylons and chapels is located near Luxor. It has been noted in history as one of Ancient Egypt’s most important places of worship. Ancient hieroglyphics cover everything here, and the result is spectacular. You’ll also find cultural performances, and sound a light shows about the history of Kamak’s Temples.
The Egyptian Museum
Located in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is home to over 120,000 items of treasured found around Egypt. It is imperative to arrive at the museum early as this will probably be one of the busiest attractions in Egypt. Here you will find the many treasures discovered within the tombs, as well as over 20 genuine mummies in the Royal Mummy Room. The star attraction here, however, is the world famous tomb of Tutankhamen and all the treasures buried within. A good crowd usually gathers around the solid gold mask that rested on the king’s head. This mask weighs 24.5 lbs of solid gold, and the face is said to closely resemble the King’s face.
The Great Sphynx of Giza
The Great Sphynx is the largest statue created from one piece of stone. With the head of a human and the body of a lion, it is believed to have been built in around 3000BC by Acient Egyptians. The complete Sphynx was only fully uncovered in the 1920s prior to that it was up to its neck in sand.
The Pyramids of Giza
If you are at the Sphynx then there is not a chance that you will be missing the Pyramids. Giza has three main pyramids, but the most famous is undoubtedly the Great Pyramid of Giza. What was originally smooth limestone has been morphed into step like structures by years of weather erosion. Only the top of the smallest pyramid has some of its limestone left but this lacks the polished texture too due to erosion. There were seven wonders of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid is the only one that still exists.
Egypt is a place for unforgettable holidays. If you are taking advantage of the cheap Sharm holidays that you find, then you cannot afford to miss any of these amazing attractions that this awe inspiring country has to offer.
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