Luxor temple

In the middle of a modern bustling metropolis, you can see the sanctuary of the ancient gods. This is the Luxor temple, which dates from the 6th century BC and refers to the City of the Living. A grand, majestic building, with perfection of proportions, an atmosphere of mystery and tranquility. Its construction was dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god Amun, his wife and son. He was considered the god of air and sun. Pharaoh Thutmose III began the construction of the temple, and Ramses II built the Inner Sanctuary and a courtyard with columns. There are 151 of them. They are a unique solution of the architecture of the time and create the effect of monumental decorativeness. These are scenes from the life of God. Attention is also attracted by a paved alley of 365 sphinxes, about three kilometers long. Alexander the Great attached a granite temple to the main building, in which the image of Alexander in the form of a pharaoh is still preserved at the time of offering sacrifice to Amun. Over time, the temple was covered with sand, only in the 13th century the Arabs liberated the upper part of the temple and used it as a mosque. During excavations in the late 20th century, 26 ancient statues were found under the floor.

You can get to Luxor by plane, bus, taxi from Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh. There are also many options for excursion transfer.