Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is the most stunning temple in Egypt, It is strongly believed by historians that before the New Kingdom Period, The temple was consecrated to Amun in his form as a fertility god and was used during the annual Opet Festival of royal renewal.

Luxor Temple located on the east bank of the River Nile in Luxor (or Teba as it was called in the past), it was known as the southern shrine, Luxor Temple famous with its soaring columns, chapels, The primary structure was built during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, (the outer part) but most structures and monuments of the ancient world, it was added to and developed by later rulers.

The luxor temple is huge temple built from huge sandstone blocks. With Two red granite obelisks originally stood in front of the first pylon at the rear of the forecourt, but only one more than 25 meters (75 feet) high now remains. The other was removed to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde, two gigantic statues of Ramesses II flanked the entrance, though today only the two seated ones have survived. The one to the east was known as "Ruler of the Two Lands".

Once you visit Ramses II courtyard you will find different positions for King Ramses II statues, and a large statue of the king built of pink granite, You will find also statue of the King as he sat on the side door of the courtyard, In the entrance you will see a statue of Ramses II and a small statue of his wife Nefertari.

luxor temple was linked to another legendary site, the karnak Temple, by a grand avenue lined with sphinxes.

The temple at Luxor is brilliantly lit to highlight and enhance the relief carvings. The superb lighting and the rays of the mighty sun makes the entire place very mystical and attractive, summer in this area is simply scorching. Winter has a far more favorable climate for exploring the sites. At any time of year it’s likely best to explore in the morning and evening hours.