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Thebes


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
Traveler Description: The capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Inludes monuments of Karnak and Luxor.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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5 of 5 stars
Missjanny   4 contributions
Canada
Nov 18, 2009

If you are interested in Ancient Egyptian history, or Unesco World Heritage Sites then Ancient Thebes and its Necropolis is a must see. Although people usually think of The Great Pyramids when they think of Egypt, they will recognize Karnak and Thebes as one of the most photographed ancient temples. As one of the largest religious complexes ever built in... more

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5 of 5 stars
cjpenguin   2 contributions
Spring Hill, Florida
Oct 30, 2009

Everthing we saw in Luxor was unbelievable. It is difficult to imagine how the ancient Egyptians were able to achieve all they did and how great it is to still be able to see some of it. We were in Luxor for two days. We went to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Luxor Temple, Karnack Temple... more

BRILLIANT!
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5 of 5 stars
PAULJOHNSONSkegness   2 contributions
SKEGNESS
Oct 25, 2009

Even though I visited in some of the hottest Summer weather, this did not deter me from having the experience of a lifetime; I have never seen anything like it. The historical and cultural enormity combined with the sheer aesthetic beauty are absolutely superb and I would reccommend anyone to visit. more

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Rafiki72   6 contributions
Massachusetts
Oct 24, 2009

Take the little "train" up to explore the Tomb of the young King Tut at the Valley of the Kings, but don't miss Valley of the Queens were you can see the rich vibrant colors of ancient Egypt in the tomb of Nefertit, wife of Ramses. "Newly" discovered/uncovered within the last few decades, the tomb had been hidden underground and... more

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5 of 5 stars
nefatari1316   1 contribution
warwickshire
Oct 23, 2009

luxor is simply breathtaking its like a wonderful trip in time u can stand in the temples and almost feel what it must of been like in those ancient times u really cant describe it u need to go there yourself the people are lovely yes its dusty and can be sometimes dirty but not enough to worry about i... more

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5 of 5 stars
Massir   21 contributions
La Marsa, Tunisia
Oct 23, 2009

Plusieurs temples majestueux à visiter. Un spectacle son et lumière au temple du Karnak. La vallée des rois et ses... more

Magique
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5 of 5 stars
lounes   18 contributions
Lille, France
Oct 23, 2009

je suis allée dans un hotel à louxor (thèbes). Je savais qu'il n'y avait pas la mer, mais c'étaitun coix.... more

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alciati   2 contributions
Ivrea
Oct 23, 2009

Come sempre sognato, sia leggendo sui libri che vedendo i documentari ed i film, l'Antica Tebe con i suoi maestosi... more

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