Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial place of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The column, made of red granite, was probably erected in honour of the emperor Diocletain. Today it […]
An early morning hot air balloon ride is one of the most breathtaking ways to see Luxor. The view of the sunrise that you get while floating in the clouds is really worth getting up early. The way the sun hits the magnificent temples and illuminates the greenery of the banks of the Nile is […]
Comments: Comments Off on Karnak-Sound and Light Show
Karnak-Sound and Light Show
The sound and light show at the Karnak Temple Complex tells of the achievements of the great pharaohs while describing the ancient treasures of ancient Thebes. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs rise to tell the story of their interesting lives, while haunting music flows mysteriously through this ancient city. Illuminated, the ruins […]
On your way to the west bank of Luxor, you will come across the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic figures of Amenhotep III originally stood in front of his mortuary temple, which seems to have been destroyed for unknown reasons. Each colossus is about 21 metres high and […]
Located on the west bank of Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens is where the wives of the pharaohs were buried in ancient times, as well as princes, princesses and various members of the nobility. The tomb of Nefertari, Ramses II favourite wife, is the most famous attraction. The […]
