Luxor

Thoth Temple in Luxor

Luxor, Egypt

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The Thoth Temple in Luxor is an important historical monument. Dating from 1825-1895. It is built of stone in honor of the god of wisdom and education. At the entrance to the temple are huge statues of God. The decoration is modest, but color paintings have reached our time. The most interesting bas-relief is the sacrifice to Thoth, depicted with the head of an ibis. Experts believe it was built by Ptolemy VIII. Compared to other monuments of Egypt, it is one of the youngest temples. It consists of three rooms. During the excavations, amazing objects were found - bronze chests with silver balls. Gold chains, ingots of lapis lapis lapis, lapis lapis seals, moulds. To get to Luxor to see the temple, you can take a bus from Hurghada, Makadi, Safagi or El Gouna. From Sharm el-Sheikh only by plane.

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